Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2766

Chapters on Seeking Permission
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْخَطَّابِ، زِيَادُ بْنُ يَحْيَى الْبَصْرِيُّ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَتَّابٍ، سَهْلُ بْنُ حَمَّادٍ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ سَيَّارٍ، قَالَ كُنْتُ أَمْشِي مَعَ ثَابِتٍ الْبُنَانِيِّ فَمَرَّ عَلَى صِبْيَانٍ فَسَلَّمَ عَلَيْهِمْ فَقَالَ ثَابِتٌ كُنْتُ مَعَ أَنَسٍ فَمَرَّ عَلَى صِبْيَانٍ فَسَلَّمَ عَلَيْهِمْ وَقَالَ أَنَسٌ كُنْتُ مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَمَرَّ عَلَى صِبْيَانٍ فَسَلَّمَ عَلَيْهِمْ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ صَحِيحٌ رَوَاهُ غَيْرُ وَاحِدٍ عَنْ ثَابِتٍ وَرُوِيَ مِنْ غَيْرِ وَجْهٍ عَنْ أَنَسٍ ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ حَدَّثَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ عَنْ ثَابِتٍ عَنْ أَنَسٍ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ نَحْوَهُ
"I was walking with Thabit Al-Bunani. He passed by some boys, so he said Salam to them. Then Thabit said: 'I was with Anas when he passed by some boys and gave the Salam to them, and Anas said: I was with the Prophet (ﷺ) when he passed by some boys and he gave the Salam to them.'"
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Context

In this hadith, Thabit Al-Bunani recalls a moment when he greeted a group of boys, reflecting the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) who would often greet children. This highlights the importance of kindness and respect towards the younger generation, promoting a sense of community and connection. The takeaway is that greetings can foster goodwill and positive relationships among individuals.

Modern Application

In today's world, greeting others, especially children, can create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Whether in schools, parks, or neighborhoods, saying 'hello' or 'salam' can encourage a sense of belonging and community among people of all ages.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Respectful Greetings because it emphasizes the significance of greeting others, particularly children, as a means of building relationships and fostering a friendly environment.

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This hadith is #2766 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Seeking Permission. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Sayyar:.

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