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Sahih Muslim #5537

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

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، - وَهْوَ الْقَطَّانُ - ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ، - يَعْنِي الثَّقَفِيَّ - كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لَهُ - حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، وَأَبُو أُسَامَةَ وَابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يُقِيمُ الرَّجُلُ الرَّجُلَ مِنْ مَقْعَدِهِ ثُمَّ يَجْلِسُ فِيهِ وَلَكِنْ تَفَسَّحُوا وَتَوَسَّعُوا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
No person should ask another person to stand at his place and then he should himself sit there, but he should simply say: Make room and accommodate.
Narrated by Ibn 'Umar reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ teaches about social etiquette by advising against taking someone else's seat. Instead, he encourages people to make room for one another. This guidance fosters a sense of community and respect among individuals, promoting harmony in social interactions. The emphasis on accommodating others reflects the values of kindness and consideration in Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied in various social settings, such as gatherings or public places. Practicing this etiquette encourages inclusivity and respect, making everyone feel valued and welcomed in communal spaces.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Social Etiquette and Prophetic Etiquette because it provides guidance on respectful behavior in social interactions, as exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Social EtiquetteProphetic Etiquette

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This hadith is #5537 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Greetings. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn 'Umar reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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