Chapter 138 - Greeting the non-Muslims and Prohibition of taking an Initiative

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Chapter 138

Greeting the non-Muslims and Prohibition of taking an Initiative

Hadith 866

Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu

reported: The Messenger of Allah Sallalahu aleihi wa

said,

"Do not greet the Jews and the Christians before they greet you; and when you meet any one of them on the road, force him to go to the narrowest part of it.'' [Muslim].

Commentary: This Hadith prohibits Muslims from greeting non-Muslims first. It also tells us that when the road is crowded, we should use the middle of the road and let the non-Muslims use its sides. This Hadith shows the dignity of Muslims and the disgrace and humiliation of the non-Muslims.

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Hadith 867

Anas

reported: Messenger of Allah Sallalahu aleihi wa

said,

"When the people of the Book greet you (i.e., by saying `As-Samu `Alaikum,' meaning death be upon you), you should respond with: `Wa `alaikum' [The same on you (i.e., and death will be upon you, for no one will escape death)].'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

For an explanation of this Hadith by Dr Muhammad Salah view the video included in Hadith No. 866 pink necklace

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Hadith 868

Usamah bin Zaid radiyallahu anhu

reported: The Prophet Sallalahu aleihi wa

passed by a mixed company of people which included Muslims, polytheists and Jews, and he gave them the greeting (i.e., saying As-Salamu `Alaikum). [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary: If there is a mixed assembly of Muslims and non-Muslims, one should utter greeting to it but consider Muslims as one's addressees.

For an explanation of this Hadith by Dr Muhammad Salah view the video included in Hadith No. 866 pink necklace

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