How low do I have to bow when making ruku?

John Starling
Mar 7, 2018
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Q: How low do I have to bow when making ruku?

A: The minimum required position for ruku/bowing is to bend low enough for the hands of a man of average height and size to touch his knees. It is however preferred to bow low enough for your back to be parallel with the ground.

Source: Sharh al-Muntaha

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