Riyad as-Salihin, 888
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
A man asked: "O Messenger of Allah! When a man meets a brother or a friend, should he bow to him?" He said, "No." The man asked whether he should embrace and kiss him? The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) replied, "No." He asked whether he should hold his hand and shake it? The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) replied, "Yes." <b>[At-Tirmidhi]</b>.
وعن أنس رضي الله عنه قال: قال رجل: يا رسول الله، الرجل منا يلقي أخاه أو صديقه، أينحني له قال: "لا" قال: أفيلتزمه ويقبله؟فال: "لا" قال: فيأخذ بيده ويصافحه؟ قال:"نعم" ((رواه الترمذي وقال: حديث حسن)).
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- In-Book Reference
- Book 5, Hadith 45
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.