Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2800

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدَةَ الضَّبِّيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سُلَيْمٍ الطَّائِفِيُّ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ خَيْثَمَةَ، عَنْ رَجُلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏"‏ مِنْ تَمَامِ التَّحِيَّةِ الأَخْذُ بِالْيَدِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ وَابْنِ عُمَرَ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ وَلاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ يَحْيَى بْنِ سُلَيْمٍ عَنْ سُفْيَانَ ‏.‏ قَالَ سَأَلْتُ مُحَمَّدَ بْنَ إِسْمَاعِيلَ عَنْ هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ فَلَمْ يَعُدَّهُ مَحْفُوظًا وَقَالَ إِنَّمَا أَرَادَ عِنْدِي حَدِيثَ سُفْيَانَ عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ عَنْ خَيْثَمَةَ عَمَّنْ سَمِعَ ابْنَ مَسْعُودٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏"‏ لاَ سَمَرَ إِلاَّ لِمُصَلٍّ أَوْ مُسَافِرٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ مُحَمَّدٌ وَإِنَّمَا يُرْوَى عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ أَوْ غَيْرِهِ قَالَ مِنْ تَمَامِ التَّحِيَّةِ الأَخْذُ بِالْيَدِ ‏.‏
that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "taking hold of the hand is from the completeness of the greeting."
Narrated by Narrated Ibn Mas'ud:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of physical gestures in greetings, specifically the act of taking hold of someone's hand. This gesture is seen as a way to complete the greeting, reflecting warmth and connection among individuals. It highlights the significance of interpersonal interactions in fostering community bonds.

Modern Application

In today's world, a simple handshake or holding hands can convey respect and friendliness. Whether in personal or professional settings, these gestures can enhance communication and build rapport, reminding us of the importance of human connection.

Topics

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

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This hadith is #2800 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Seeking Permission. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn Mas'ud:.

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