Local Customs and Muslim Culture

There are also many practices amongst Muslims that were never mentioned in either the Quran or the Hadith. Most of these practices were introduced by the societies and cultures that accepted Islam. Here are some examples:

• Men kissing each other on the cheek when greeting (Middle East
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• After greeting someone, putting their hand to your head (West Africa
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• Prostrating when one’s child has reached 40 days old (Pakistan)