Sahih al-Bukhari #5986

Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ كَثِيرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ عَطَسَ رَجُلاَنِ عِنْدَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَشَمَّتَ أَحَدَهُمَا وَلَمْ يُشَمِّتِ الآخَرَ، فَقِيلَ لَهُ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ هَذَا حَمِدَ اللَّهَ، وَهَذَا لَمْ يَحْمَدِ اللَّهَ ‏"‏‏.‏
Two men sneezed before the Prophet. The Prophet (ﷺ) said to one of them, "May Allah bestow His Mercy on you," but he did not say that to the other. On being asked (why), the Prophet (ﷺ) said, "That one praised Allah (at the time of sneezing), while the other did not praise Allah."
Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

This hadith illustrates the importance of gratitude in everyday interactions. When two men sneezed before the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), he responded to one who praised Allah but not to the other. This highlights the significance of acknowledging and expressing gratitude, as it fosters positive relationships and respect among individuals.

Modern Application

In daily life, this principle encourages people to express gratitude for the small things, such as acknowledging a sneeze. It promotes a culture of appreciation and respect, enhancing social interactions and relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Gratitude and Respectful Communication because it emphasizes the importance of expressing thanks and recognition in social interactions.

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This hadith is #5986 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:.

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