Riyad as-Salihin, 887
Al-Bara' (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Two Muslims will not meet and shake hands without having their sins forgiven (by Allah ) before they depart." <b>[Abu Dawud]</b>.
وعن البراء رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم :
ما من مسلمين يلتقيان فيتصافحان إلا غفر لهما قبل أن يفترقا
((رواه أبو داود)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 5, Hadith 44
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) They show the merit of shaking hands between Muslims, which expiates sins and brings about love and cordiality amongst them.<br>
2) They point out the merit of the people of Yemen, as they have the softest hearts and they are the first to shake hands.<br>
3) They prohibit us from bowing to a person we meet, for this constitutes imitation of foreigners and disbelievers.<br>
4) They prohibit us from hugging and kissing when we meet frequently; this is only permissible for some unusual event or reason, like returning from travel.