Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) 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...
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The person nearest to Allah is one who is the first to offer greeting." . The narration in At-Tirmidhi is: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked: "O Messenger of Allah! When two persons...
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
He came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and greeted him. The Prophet (ﷺ) responded to the greeting and said, "Go back and repeat your Salat because you have not performed the Salat (properly).'' He again performed Salat as he had prayed...
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) 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...
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) 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.".
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
"Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to do the same." .
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
There was a woman (in another narration; an old woman) among us who would put beet root in a pot and add to it some ground barley. She used to cook them together. On returning from the Friday prayer, we...
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
I went to the Prophet (ﷺ) on the day of the conquest of Makkah. He was taking a bath and Fatimah was screening him with a cloth. I greeted him. And she mentioned the rest of the Hadith. .
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
The Prophet (ﷺ) passed by us when we were with a party of women, and he greeted us with salam.. This is the wording of Abu Dawud. In At-Tirmidhi: that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) passed through the Masjid one...
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Do not greet the Jews and the Christians before they greet you; and when you meet any one of them on the road, force him to go to the narrowest part of it." .
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "When the people of the Book greet you, respond with: 'Wa 'alaikum' (And upon you)"..
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
The Prophet (ﷺ) passed by a mixed company of people which included Muslims, polytheists and Jews, and he gave them the greeting (i.e., saying As- Salamu 'Alaikum)..
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) 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...
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Permission is to be sought thrice. If permission is granted, you may enter; otherwise, go back.".
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Seeking permission to enter (somebody's house) has been prescribed in order to restrain the eyes (from looking at something we are not supposed to look at).".
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
A man of Banu 'Amir tribe has told us that he had asked the Prophet (ﷺ) for permission to enter when he was at home. He said: "May I enter?" the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to the servant, "Go...
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
I visited the Prophet (ﷺ) and I entered his house without seeking permission. So he said, "Go back and say: 'As-Salamu 'alaikum (may peace be upon you). May I come in?"'.
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
`Who is there?' He replied: `Jibril.' He was asked: `Who is with you?' He said: `Muhammad.' Then he ascended to the second heaven and requested for the opening of the gate. He was asked: `Who is there?' He said: `Jibril.'...
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
I stepped out one night and saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) walking by himself. I began to walk in the moonlit night. He turned round and saw me and asked, "Who is there?" I replied: "Abu Dharr.".
Riyad as-Salihin
The Book of Greetings
I went to the Prophet (ﷺ) who was taking a bath while Fatimah was screening him. He asked, "Who is there?" I replied: "I am Umm Hani.".