Riyad as-Salihin, 862
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>.
عن أنس رضي الله عنه أنه مر على صبيان، فسلم عليهم، وقال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يفعله” ((متفق عليه))
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.