Riyad as-Salihin, 869
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "When one of you arrives in a gathering, he should offer Salam to those who are already there, and he should also do so when he intends to depart. The first act of greeting is not more meritorious than the last.'' <b>[Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi]</b>.
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "إذا انتهى أحدكم إلى المجلس فليسلم، فإذا أراد أن يقوم فليسلم، فليست الأولى بأحق من الآخرة" ((رواه أبو داود، والترمذي وقال: حديث حسن")).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 5, Hadith 26
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is a sign of the perfection and justice of the Shariah that it made the first and last greetings equally important.<br>
2) Our religion urges us to gain plenty of rewards by giving the greeting of peace at the beginning and end of gatherings.<br>
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<b>Benefit:</b><br>
Giving the greeting of peace when leaving a gathering is a Prophetic etiquette that is commonly abandoned now. More than anyone else, the scholars and seekers of knowledge should work to revive it. As they enter a gathering or leave it, they should give the greeting of peace, for the former is not more important than the latter.<br>
Also, when a man enters or leaves his house, he should greet his family.<br>
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said to him: “O son, when you enter your house, give your family the greeting of peace, for it will be a blessing for you and your household.” [Narrated by Al-Tirmidhi]