Sahih Muslim #1215

The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer
Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَامِرٍ الْعَقَدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ عَامِرِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كُنْتُ أَرَى رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُسَلِّمُ عَنْ يَمِينِهِ وَعَنْ يَسَارِهِ حَتَّى أَرَى بَيَاضَ خَدِّهِ ‏.‏
I saw the Messenger of Allah (may peace be open him) pronouncing taslim on his right and on his left till I saw the whiteness of his cheek.
Narrated by 'Amir b. Sa'd reported:

Context

In this narration, 'Amir b. Sa'd observes the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) performing taslim (salutation) to both his right and left sides, ensuring that he greeted those around him. This practice reflects the importance of acknowledging others in prayer and fostering a sense of community among worshippers.

Modern Application

In modern prayer settings, this practice can inspire individuals to be more aware of their surroundings and to greet fellow worshippers, fostering a sense of unity and connection within the community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it highlights the practice of taslim as an integral part of the prayer ritual.

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This hadith is #1215 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Amir b. Sa'd reported:.

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