Sunan Abu Dawud #5205

General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab)

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

حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ الْحَارِثِ - حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدٌ، قَالَ قَالَ أَنَسٌ انْتَهَى إِلَيْنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَأَنَا غُلاَمٌ فِي الْغِلْمَانِ فَسَلَّمَ عَلَيْنَا ثُمَّ أَخَذَ بِيَدِي فَأَرْسَلَنِي بِرِسَالَةٍ وَقَعَدَ فِي ظِلِّ جِدَارٍ - أَوْ قَالَ إِلَى جِدَارٍ - حَتَّى رَجَعْتُ إِلَيْهِ ‏.‏
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came to us when I was a boy among the boys. He saluted us and took me by my hand. He then sent me with some message. He himself sat in the shadow of a wall, or he said: near a wall until I returned to him.
Narrated by Narrated Anas ibn Malik:

Context

Anas ibn Malik recounts an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) greeted a group of boys, including himself, and engaged with them by sending Anas on a message while he sat in the shade. This act of greeting and engaging with youth reflects the Prophet's approachability and kindness, emphasizing the importance of respectful interaction with younger generations.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith serves as a reminder for adults to engage with children and youth respectfully. Simple acts of greeting and taking time to interact can foster positive relationships and encourage the younger generation to feel valued and included.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Greetings and Prophetic Etiquette because it exemplifies the Prophet's manner of greeting and interacting with young people, showcasing the importance of kindness and respect in communication.

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This hadith is #5205 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab) and narrated by Narrated Anas ibn Malik:.

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