Sahih Muslim #5512

The Book of Greetings
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ مُسْلِمٍ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ أَتَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أُنَاسٌ مِنَ الْيَهُودِ فَقَالُوا السَّامُ عَلَيْكَ يَا أَبَا الْقَاسِمِ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ وَعَلَيْكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَتْ عَائِشَةُ قُلْتُ بَلْ عَلَيْكُمُ السَّامُ وَالذَّامُ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ يَا عَائِشَةُ لاَ تَكُونِي فَاحِشَةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَقَالَتْ مَا سَمِعْتَ مَا قَالُوا فَقَالَ ‏"‏ أَوَلَيْسَ قَدْ رَدَدْتُ عَلَيْهِمُ الَّذِي قَالُوا قُلْتُ وَعَلَيْكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Abu'l-Qasim (the Kunya of the Holy Prophet), as-Sam-u-'Alaikum, whereupon he (the Holy Prophet) said: Wa 'Alaikum. A'isha reported: In response to these words of theirs, I said: But let there be death upon you and disgrace also, whereupon Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: 'A'isha, do not use harsh words. She said: Did you hear what they said? Thereupon he (the Holy Prophet) said: Did I not respond to them when they said that; I said to them: Wa 'Alaikum (let it be upon you).
Narrated by 'A'isha reported that some Jews came to Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) and they said:

Context

In this hadith, A'isha narrates an encounter with some Jews who greeted the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) with a phrase that implied harm. The Prophet's calm and respectful response serves as a lesson in maintaining dignity and composure in the face of provocation. His admonition to A'isha about using harsh words highlights the value of respectful communication, even when confronted with negativity.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied in various interpersonal interactions, encouraging individuals to respond to negativity with grace and respect. Practicing patience and kindness can help de-escalate conflicts and foster understanding.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Respectful Communication because it illustrates the importance of responding to negativity with dignity and respect, promoting harmony within the community.

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This hadith is #5512 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Greetings. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'A'isha reported that some Jews came to Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) and they said:.

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