Sunnan of Meeting the people

The Sunnah way to Meet the people:

1- Tasleem when you greet: the Prophet (SAWW) was asked,“ which type of Islam is

the best(in terms of actions)”?; and he (SAWW) answered: “to feed people and to say salaam to those you know and those you do not know.” ( Al Bukhari 12 and Al Muslim 39)

A man approached the Prophet (SAWW) and said; “Assalamu Alaikum (peace upon you)”, the Prophet (SAWW) replied to the salaam and after the man sat down, the Prophet(SAWW) said: “that was ten”.

 Then another man came and said “Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullah (peace and mercy of Allah upon you)”, the Prophet (SAWW) said: “that was twenty”. then the third man came and said, ”Assalamu Alaikum wa rhamatullah wa barakatuh (peace and mercy and blessings of Allah upon you) the Prophet (SAWW) said: “that was thirty”. ( Abu Dawood 5195 and At Tirmithi 2689).

Benefits of this Sunnah:

 The person who says entire Salaam, he gets 30 blessings. Look how easy to earn the reward by uttering just 3 small words. 

1- Say Tasleem when you leave:

“When one of you comes to a gathering, then say “Salaam” and if someone decides to leave, then say “salaam” and the first does not have more right then the last”.(Abou Dawood 5208, Muslim 2706)

2- Smile:

 The Prophet(SAWW)said; “do not consider any of good thing as insignificant; even meeting your brother with just a smile”.

 (Al Muslim 2626)

4-Shaking hands: our Prophet (SAWW) said: “ whenever two Muslims meet each other, shake the hands, Allah would forgive them before their departure « ( Abu Dawood5212, Al Tirmithi and Muslim 2727)

5-Speak good or remain silent: The Prophet(SSAWW) said; “He who believes in Allah and the last day must either speak good or remain silent.”(Bukhari 6136)