Chapter 134 - Excellence of Greeting the Acquaintance Repeatedly

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Chapter 134

Excellence of Greeting the Acquaintance Repeatedly

Hadith 859

Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu

reported in the Hadith in respect of the person who was at fault in performing his Salat (prayer): He came to the Prophet Sallalahu aleihi wa

and greeted him. The Prophet Sallalahu aleihi wa

responded to the greeting and said,

"Go back and repeat your Salat because you have not performed the Salat (properly).''

He again performed Salat as he had prayed before and came to the Prophet Sallalahu aleihi wa

and greeted him. The Prophet Sallalahu aleihi wa

responded to the greetings (and repeated his words to him). This act of repeating (the Salat and the Salam) was done thrice. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary: This Hadith tells us that one can greet others after short intervals.

The Introduction of this Section is explained in the
Video included with Hadith No 856 of Chapter 132

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Hadith 860

Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu

reported: Messenger of Allah Sallalahu aleihi wa

said,

"When one of you meets a brother (in Faith) he should greet him. Then if a tree or a wall or a stone intervenes between them and then he meets him again, he should greet him.'' [Abu Dawud].

Commentary: This Hadith convincingly bears out the subject matter of the chapter.

For an explanation of this Hadith by Dr Muhammad Salah view the video included in Hadith No. 856 of Chapter 132 pink necklace

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» Chapter 137 - Greeting one's Wife and other Women
» Chapter 139 - Excellence of Greeting on Arrival and Departure
» Chapter 138 - Greeting the non-Muslims and Prohibition of taking an Initiative
» Chapter 135 - Excellence of Greeting at the time of entry into the House