Riyad as-Salihin, 853
Al-Miqdad (May Allah be pleased with him) reported in a long Hadith:
We used to reserve for the Prophet (ﷺ) his share of the milk, and he would come at night and offer greetings in such a manner as did not disturb those asleep and was heard only by those who were awake. In fact, the Prophet (ﷺ) came and offered greetings as usual. <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعن المقداد رضي الله عنه في حديثه الطويل قال: كنا نرفع للنبي صلى الله عليه وسلم نصيبه من اللبن، فيجيء من الليل، فيسلم تسليمًا لا يوقظ نائمًا، ويسمع اليقظان، فجاء النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فسلم كما كان يُسلم. ((رواه مسلم)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 5, Hadith 10
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It shows the Prophet’s perfect guidance and his mercy towards the believers. His greeting would be heard by those awake and not disturb those asleep.<br>
2) There should be no harm nor reciprocation of harm; an Islamic rule.