Riyad as-Salihin, 862
Hadith text · Matn
عن أنس رضي الله عنه أنه مر على صبيان، فسلم عليهم، وقال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يفعله” ((متفق عليه))
English translation
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that he passed by some children and greeted them. Then he said:
"Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to do the same." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 5, Hadith 19
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It shows the Prophet’s modesty as he would greet children. The person guided to success is the one who follows the Prophet’s Sunnah and applies it to his life.<br>
2) We should teach children good manners and the Prophetic Sunnahs.<br>
3) It was part of the Prophet’s guidance to treat children with affection and bring joy to their hearts.<br>
4) The Companions would follow the Prophet’s example in all that pertains to worship and is not part of individual natural disposition. They were keen to act like him.