What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2792 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Seeking Permission), narrated by Narrated Abu Ghifar Al-Muthanna bin Sa'eed At-Ta'i:, states: "from Abu Tamimah al-Hujaimi from Jabir bin Sulaim who said: "I went to the Prophet (ﷺ) and I said: ''Alaikas-Salam (upon you be peace)' so he replied: 'Do not say "'Alaikas-Salam" rather say As-Salamu…"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 2792 in the Book of Chapters on Seeking Permission.

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Chapters on Seeking Permission

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا بِذَلِكَ الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْخَلاَّلُ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ عَنْ أَبِي غِفَارٍ الْمُثَنَّى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ الطَّائِيِّ عَنْ أَبِي تَمِيمَةَ الْهُجَيْمِيِّ عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ سُلَيْمٍ قَالَ أَتَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقُلْتُ عَلَيْكَ السَّلاَمُ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَقُلْ عَلَيْكَ السَّلاَمُ وَلَكِنْ قُلِ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَذَكَرَ قِصَّةً طَوِيلَةً وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏

from Abu Tamimah al-Hujaimi from Jabir bin Sulaim who said: "I went to the Prophet (ﷺ) and I said: ''Alaikas-Salam (upon you be peace)' so he replied: 'Do not say "'Alaikas-Salam" rather say As-Salamu Alaik.'" And he mentioned the story in its entirety.

Narrated by Narrated Abu Ghifar Al-Muthanna bin Sa'eed At-Ta'i:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) corrects a greeting from a companion, advising him on the proper way to say peace. This interaction reflects the importance of etiquette and respect in communication, emphasizing how greetings can foster goodwill among individuals.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith serves as a reminder to be mindful of our interactions and to practice respectful communication. Simple gestures like proper greetings can strengthen relationships and create a more positive environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Greetings and Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the significance of proper manners in communication as taught by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Respectful Greetings Prophetic Etiquette