What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2775 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Seeking Permission), narrated by Narrated Fadalah bin 'Ubaid:, states: "that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "The horseman gives Salam to the walking person, the walking person to the one standing and the few to the many.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2775 in the Book of Chapters on Seeking Permission.

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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 سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، أَنْبَأَنَا حَيْوَةُ بْنُ شُرَيْحٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو هَانِئٍ، اسْمُهُ حُمَيْدُ بْنُ هَانِئٍ الْخَوْلاَنِيُّ عَنْ أَبِي عَلِيٍّ الْجَنْبِيِّ، عَنْ فَضَالَةَ بْنِ عُبَيْدٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ يُسَلِّمُ الْفَارِسُ عَلَى الْمَاشِي وَالْمَاشِي عَلَى الْقَائِمِ وَالْقَلِيلُ عَلَى الْكَثِيرِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ وَأَبُو عَلِيٍّ الْجَنْبِيُّ اسْمُهُ عَمْرُو بْنُ مَالِكٍ ‏.‏

that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "The horseman gives Salam to the walking person, the walking person to the one standing and the few to the many."

Narrated by Narrated Fadalah bin 'Ubaid:

Context

This hadith illustrates the etiquette of greetings as taught by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). He outlines a hierarchy in greetings: the horseman greets the pedestrian, the pedestrian greets the one standing, and the few greet the many. This guidance promotes respect and acknowledgment of others in social interactions.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, applying this principle can enhance social interactions and foster a sense of community. Simple acts of greeting can create a welcoming atmosphere and strengthen bonds among individuals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Greetings and Prophetic Etiquette because it provides specific guidance on how to greet others respectfully in various social situations.

Respectful Greetings Prophetic Etiquette