Sunan Ibn Majah #3456

Etiquette
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي التَّيَّاحِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَنَسَ بْنَ مَالِكٍ، يَقُولُ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يُخَالِطُنَا حَتَّى يَقُولَ لأَخٍ لِي صَغِيرٍ ‏ "‏ يَا أَبَا عُمَيْرٍ مَا فَعَلَ النُّغَيْرُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَكِيعٌ يَعْنِي طَيْرًا كَانَ يَلْعَبُ بِهِ ‏.‏
"I heard Anas Bin Malik say: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to mix with us so much that he said to a little brother of mine: "O Abu `Umair, what happened to the Nughair (one of the narrators Waki` said that it means a bird that he used to play with)."
Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Taiyah said:

Context

In this narration, Anas bin Malik recounts how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) interacted warmly with children, specifically addressing a young boy by name. This reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) approachability and kindness, showcasing the importance of respectful communication and nurturing relationships with the younger generation.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this hadith encourages adults to engage with children in a friendly and respectful manner. By showing interest in their lives and activities, we can foster a supportive environment that promotes healthy development.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Respectful Communication because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) exemplary behavior in interacting with children.

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This hadith is #3456 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Etiquette. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Abu Taiyah said:.

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