Salam

28 Jumadal Akhirah 143827 March 2017

Greeting Strangers of the Opposite Gender

QuestionI heard it is sunnah not to greet strangers of the opposite sex. And if greeted not to respond. Kindly advise on its authenticity as I have come across a Hadith in which Nabi (salallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) greeted women.

28 Jumadal Ula 14378 March 2016

Two Deeds That Necessitate Jannah

QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following: "Verily, among the deeds which necessitate forgiveness are making salam and kind words"

21 Jumadal Ula 14371 March 2016

Sahabah Reciting Surah ‘Asr Everytime They Met

QuestionPlease provide a reference for the following incident regarding the sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum): "When two companions of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) met they wouldn't part company until one of them recited Surah Asr to the other. After doing so one of them of them would say "assalamu alaykum" to…

18 Jumadal Ula 14369 March 2015

Musafahah (Shaking Hands), a Means of Forgiveness

QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Sayyiduna Al Bara' ibn Al 'Azib (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasululah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "No two Muslims meet each other and shake hands, except that Allah forgives them before they part."

23 Shawwal 143520 August 2014

Three People Under the Protection of Allah Ta’ala

QuestionPlease confirm if the following is a Hadith, and its reference: "There are three types of people who are in the security/care of Allah Ta'ala, A man who goes out to fight in the path of Allah, is in the care of Allah, until he is martyred and enters Jannah…

14 Jumadal Ula 143516 March 2014

When to Embrace?

QuestionWe find that many a time Muslims greet by hugging each other, thereafter shaking hands. Is this hugging each other when greeting mentioned anywhere in the Hadith, or should one simply shake hands when greeting (generally)?

10 Jumadal Ula 143512 March 2014

The Reply to Jazakallahu Khayran

QuestionIs there any Hadith that tells us how to respond to someone who says: Jazakallahu khayran?

8 Jumadal Ula 143510 March 2014

Saying Salam When Departing

QuestionMaking salam when entering home and meeting people is established. Is salam when leaving home, leaving i.e., departing from people also established?