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الادب المفرد
Adab al-Mufrad
كتاب الصغيرBook of the Young
بَابُ مَسْحِ رَأْسِ الصَّبِيِّChapter: Stroking the Head of a Child
Hadith 367
اُردوEn
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ أَبِي الْهَيْثَمِ الْعَطَّارُ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنِي يُوسُفُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللهِ بْنِ سَلاَّمٍ قَالَ: سَمَّانِي رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يُوسُفَ، وَأَقْعَدَنِي عَلَى حِجْرِهِ، وَمَسَحَ عَلَى رَأْسِي.
It is narrated from Sayyiduna Yusuf bin Abdullah bin Salam (may Allah be pleased with him), he said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) named me Yusuf, seated me in his blessed lap, and passed his hand over my head.
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Maulana Usman Muneeb
Benefits and Issues:
➊ From this, it is understood that it is permissible to affectionately and kindly place one's hand on the heads of children. In particular, it is recommended (mustahabb) for a religious scholar (‘alim) or elder to show affection to children in this manner. In fact, in narrations, there is also mention of kissing small children.
➋ From this, it is understood that having a righteous person choose a name (for a child) is recommended (mustahabb).
➊ From this, it is understood that it is permissible to affectionately and kindly place one's hand on the heads of children. In particular, it is recommended (mustahabb) for a religious scholar (‘alim) or elder to show affection to children in this manner. In fact, in narrations, there is also mention of kissing small children.
➋ From this, it is understood that having a righteous person choose a name (for a child) is recommended (mustahabb).
Source: Fadlullah al-Ahad: Urdu Commentary on al-Adab al-Mufrad, Page: 367
