they dont slack they bend over and rest their arms on their knees and fold their hands..why?
2007-07-15 13:05:37 · 17 answers · asked by luvstruckteen 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They are pretending to be humble.
2007-07-15 13:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is a posture that shows humility and reverance. That God is an Almighty God and is much bigger than we are...it is a sign of respect not only in the Muslin culture but also in the Christian although it is not the only posture we can take when praying to the Lord.
2007-07-15 20:17:43 · answer #2 · answered by Maggie E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pray in more ways than I could list. Sometimes I do hunch over, and it is not because I am pretending to be humble. It is because I find it easier to stay focused and ignore the distractions around me.
2007-07-15 20:12:53 · answer #3 · answered by kati9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are showing humility and deference towards God by bowing down before Him.
Why did powerful rulers also request similar behaviors? It is a traditional symbol of deep respect and obedience, from the lesser servant to his Lord, when coming before the Lord in supplication.
2007-07-15 20:19:49 · answer #4 · answered by beverlybdmd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a subservient posture, like when a dog lowers it's ears and puts it's tail between it's legs.
I often wonder why Muslims bend over when they pray. That's food for thought.
2007-07-15 20:10:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I pray on a kneeler and my back is straight and my hands folded
2007-07-15 20:08:28 · answer #6 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont do that, i get on my knees or if im standing i look down at the ground, and i guess why they do so is becuase they are trying to show respect or honor, or possibly because habbits... good question tho
2007-07-15 20:11:54 · answer #7 · answered by Frank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They really are praying for an Orthopedic Surgeon
for surgery on their back
2007-07-15 20:11:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Everyone prays differently to express their respect and reverence to God.
And those that disrespect God show it by mocking people.
2007-07-15 20:52:33 · answer #9 · answered by kaz716 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked this a while ago in church. I asked why we didnt look up if we were talking to god. I was told that we want to feel as if god is touching our head or putting his grace on us. Its a way of feeling that he is listening. You know how they touch someones head on them shows and go "YOU ARE HEALED"...thats how i kind of saw it as after that.
2007-07-15 20:19:40 · answer #10 · answered by Psychgrl77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are bowing their heads/bodies.. its a sign of respect. in my church, its common practice to fold your arms in front of you and slightly bow your head
2007-07-15 20:15:45 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋