Riyad as-Salihin, 848
Hadith text · Matn
وعن أبي يوسف عبد الله بن سلام رضي الله عنه قال: سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول:
يا أيها الناس أفشوا السلام، وأطعموا الطعام، وصلوا الأرحام وصلوا والناس نيام، تدخلوا الجنة بسلام
((رواه الترمذي وقال حديث حسن صحيح)).
English translation
'Abdullah bin Salam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, "O people, exchange greetings of peace (i.e., say: As-Salamu 'Alaikum to one another), feed people, strengthen the ties of kinship, and be in prayer when others are asleep, you will enter Jannah in peace." <b>[At- Tirmidhi, who classified it as Hasan Sahih]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 5, Hadith 5
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) Giving the greeting of peace among the believers is an effective means for creating love and cordiality.<br>
2) The key to entering Paradise is faith, the key to faith is love, and the key to love is the greeting of peace.<br>
3) It shows Allah’s mercy towards His servants, as He encourages them to enter Paradise through simple and easy deeds.