Thursday, May 17

The Prophet (peace be upon him) has taught Muslims the most unique and beautiful method of greeting each other: "By Him in Whose Hand is my life, you shall not enter paradise until you believe. And you will not believe until you love each other. And, shall I not lead you to something, that if you did, you would begin to love each other? Spread the greeting of Salam among yourselves!"

Therefore, if someone greets you, "As-Salamu Alaykum" (peace be with you), either you respond with similar words, "Wa-Alaykum as-Salam" (peace be with you too), or with something more, "Wa-Alaykum as-Salam wa-Rahmatullahi wa-Barakatuh" (peace, and the Mercy of Allah, and His Blessings be upon you). Hassan (may Allah be pleased with him) said, "While initiating the Salam is strongly recommended, its reply is obligatory (wajib)."

Imam al-Shafi reported that Abdullah ibn Umar (a well-known companion of the Prophet) used to sometimes visit the market place with no intention other than to say Salam to people there.

Imran bin Husain (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: A man came to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and said: "As-Salamu Alaikum (may you be safe from evil). The Messenger of Allah responded to his greeting and the man sat down. The Prophet said, "Ten (meaning the man had earned the merit of ten good acts).'' Another man came and said: "As-Salamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah (may you be safe from evil, and Mercy of Allah be upon you).'' Messenger of Allah responded to his greeting and the man sat down. The Messenger of Allah said, "Twenty.'' A third man came and said: "As-Salamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu (may you be safe from evil, and the Mercy of Allah and His Blessings be upon you).'' The Messenger of Allah responded to his greeting and the man sat down. The Messenger of Allah (SA) said, "Thirty.''
[Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi].

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, "A rider should greet a pedestrian; a pedestrian should greet one who is sitting; and a small group should greet a large group (of people).'' The narration in Al-Bukhari adds: The Messenger of Allah (SA) said, "The young should greet the elderly.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, "When one of you meets a brother (in Faith) he should greet him. Then if a tree or a wall or a stone intervenes between them and then he meets him again, he should greet him.''
[Abu Dawud]

Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said to me,
"Dear son, when you enter your house, say As-Salamu Alaikum to your family, for it will be a blessing both to you and to your family.''
[At-Tirmidhi]

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, "When one of you arrives in a gathering, he should offer Salam to those who are already there, and he should also do so when he intends to depart. The first act of greeting is not more meritorious than the last.''
[Abu Dawud]

Al-Bara (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, "Two Muslims will not meet and shake hands without having their sins forgiven (by Allah ) before they depart.''
[Abu Dawud]

Asalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmetullahi Wa Barakatuh



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