Riyad as-Salihin, 860
Hadith text · Matn
وعنه عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، قال:
إذا لقي أحدكم أخاه، فليسلم عليه، فإن حالت بينهما شجرة، أو جدار، أو حجر، ثم لقيه، فليسلم عليه
((رواه أبو داود)).
English translation
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "When one of you meets a brother (in Faith) he should greet him. Then if a tree or a wall or a stone intervenes between them and then he meets him again, he should greet him." <b>[Abu Dawud]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 5, Hadith 17
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) Adherence to the Prophet’s guidance brings forth cordiality and love between fellow Muslims.<br>
2) It encourages us to remove any bad feelings within our hearts and deepen the bonds between us, the believers, even if separation is only caused by a stone or a tree. Then what about real separation and schism! A person should seek to bring about reconciliation between his fellow Muslims.