Sunan Ibn Majah #3476

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي التَّيَّاحِ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يَأْتِينَا فَيَقُولُ لأَخٍ لِي وَكَانَ صَغِيرًا ‏ "‏ يَا أَبَا عُمَيْرٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"The Prophet(ﷺ) used to come to us and say to a brother of mine, who was small: 'O Abu Umair.'".
Narrated by It was narrated that Anas said:

Context

This hadith illustrates the affectionate and respectful manner in which the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) interacted with children, specifically addressing a young boy as 'Abu Umair.' This highlights the importance of kindness and respect in communication with younger generations.

Modern Application

In today's world, addressing children with respect and affection fosters positive relationships and encourages their self-esteem. This principle is vital for nurturing a supportive environment for youth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Respectful Communication because it showcases the Prophet's respectful and affectionate communication style with children.

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This hadith is #3476 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Etiquette. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Anas said:.

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