A man said: O Messenger of Allah, when a man amongst us meets a brother or a friend, shoul…

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Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

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Hadith text: A man said: O Messenger of Allah, when a man amongst us…

عن أنس رضي الله عنه قال: قال رجلٌ: يا رسول الله، الرجلُ مِنّا يَلقى أخاه، أو صديقَه، أَيَنْحَني له؟ قال: «لا»، قال: أَفَيَلْتَزِمُهُ ويُقبِّلُهُ؟ قال: «لا» قال: فيأخذ بيده ويصافحُهُ؟ قال: «نعم».

Explanation of the hadith: A man said: O Messenger of Allah, when a man amongst us…

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) was asked about whether a person should bow upon meeting someone else, and he said: He should not bow. He was further asked about whether he should hug and embrace him, and he replied in the negative. Then, the questioner asked him about whether he should shake hands with him, and he said: ‘Yes.’

Categories : Shariah-approved Manners · Manners of Greeting and Seeking Permission · Virtues and Manners

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ