Sunan Abu Dawud #5206

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي حُسَيْنٍ، سَمِعَهُ مِنْ، شَهْرِ بْنِ حَوْشَبٍ يَقُولُ أَخْبَرَتْهُ أَسْمَاءُ بِنْتُ يَزِيدَ، مَرَّ عَلَيْنَا النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي نِسْوَةٍ فَسَلَّمَ عَلَيْنَا ‏.‏
the Prophet (ﷺ), passed us by when we were with some women and gave us a salutation.
Narrated by Asma', daughter of Yazid, said :

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) greeted a group of women he encountered, demonstrating the importance of respectful interactions. His action serves as a model for how to engage with others, regardless of gender, fostering a sense of community and respect. This highlights the significance of greetings in building social bonds.

Modern Application

In our daily interactions, taking the time to greet others warmly can create a welcoming atmosphere. Simple gestures of respect, such as greetings, can strengthen relationships and promote a sense of belonging.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Greetings and Prophetic Etiquette because it exemplifies the Prophet's (ﷺ) approach to social interactions, emphasizing the importance of respect in communication.

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This hadith is #5206 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of General Behavior (Kitab Al-Adab) and narrated by Asma', daughter of Yazid, said :.

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