Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates: A Bedouin came to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and asked, "Do you kiss children? For we do not kiss them." The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) replied, "I have no control over you if Allah has removed mercy from your heart (that I could bring it back)." Agreed upon.
Hadith Referenceمشكوة المصابيح / كتاب الآداب / 4948
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:مُتَّفق عَلَيْهِ | زبیر علی زئی:متفق عليه
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