Aslkum., I have a Question regarding salam in India there is a retual of raising there right hand and saying salam and if u are greeting an elder person then u are suppose to go closer and bowdown ..

FORT HOOD, Texas - When someone enlists in the Army there are many things they have to go through; from a full physical examination to raising their right hand and reciting the Oath of Enlistment ...

For more benefit, please refer to Fataawa 84465 and 88171. On the other hand, raising the hand, while greeting a person with Salaam, is permissible. It is reported that the Prophet passed by a group ...