2006-09-25 22:07:36 · 9 answers · asked by bluediamond 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Not all Muslims do it, but it's just a show of respect and love to one another. And to say "Habib Albi" with it means you're in my heart. In the arabic language love is used freely between men and has no sexual connotation to it as America might percieve it as "gay". Hope this helps you. Peace.
2006-09-25 22:10:16 · answer #1 · answered by A Casual Savage 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
well. when they do it they want to let the other one that they are in their hearts whether those feeling shows greeting ,gratitude or missing or loving..etc. however this feeling always come from our heart that why muslims touch their chest after greeting..
2006-09-25 22:13:12 · answer #2 · answered by Cinderella 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically it is the style of muslims to show that u are my brother & r in my heart....
Very nice to meet u....
It is greeting someone from bottom of ones heart.
2006-09-25 22:10:16 · answer #3 · answered by just curious 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Infact to give respect and admire for somebody muslims usually do this especially connect with their religion dogmas. So it is one form of expressing their feelings towards others.
2006-09-25 22:25:18 · answer #4 · answered by Berhane Gebreyesus Habtu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To show that they are greeting from the bottom of their hearts!
2006-09-25 22:09:19 · answer #5 · answered by mk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its part of a 3 part gesture one on the chest over the mouth and the forhead I think. please no one get mad for saying this if I'm wrong. But I think it means, may Allah look kindly upon you.
2006-09-25 22:10:32 · answer #6 · answered by chadge82 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is really a nice gesture..and i also appreciate that though im a christian....for me if i interpret it...it's a sign of respect... t.c.
2006-09-25 22:10:54 · answer #7 · answered by xrae12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not at all.this is not related to Islam.It is a cultural gesture which means that i respect you and you are close to my heart.
2006-09-25 22:49:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not their chest, their heart my dear.
2006-09-25 22:10:27 · answer #9 · answered by coyac 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋