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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 1324 in the Book of The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer).

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1324 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer)), narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah that:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "It is as if I can see the whiteness of his cheek, saying to his right: As-salamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullah (peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah) and to his left: As-salamu 'a…"

The Book of Forgetfulness (In Prayer)

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ أَخْزَمَ، عَنِ ابْنِ دَاوُدَ، - يَعْنِي عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ دَاوُدَ الْخُرَيْبِيَّ - عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ أَبِي الأَحْوَصِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ كَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ إِلَى بَيَاضِ خَدِّهِ عَنْ يَمِينِهِ ‏"‏ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَعَنْ يَسَارِهِ ‏"‏ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "It is as if I can see the whiteness of his cheek, saying to his right: As-salamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullah (peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah) and to his left: As-salamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullah (peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah)." (Sahih

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah that:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes the act of greeting others with peace, illustrating the importance of kindness and goodwill in interpersonal interactions. This hadith emphasizes the significance of spreading peace and fostering a sense of community among Muslims. The Prophet's words serve as a reminder of the value of positive communication.

Modern Application

In today's world, greeting others with kindness and respect can greatly enhance social interactions. This hadith encourages individuals to practice politeness and warmth in their daily exchanges, contributing to a more harmonious community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it reflects the Prophet's teachings on how to interact with others and the importance of spreading peace.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct