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سنن ترمذي
Tirmidhi
كتاب السير عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلمThe Book on Military Expeditions
باب مَا جَاءَ فِي التَّسْلِيمِ عَلَى أَهْلِ الْكِتَابِChapter: Greeting the People of the Book
Hadith 1602
اُردوEn
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ سُهَيْلِ بْنِ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ : " لَا تَبْدَءُوا الْيَهُودَ وَالنَّصَارَى بِالسَّلَامِ ، وَإِذَا لَقِيتُمْ أَحَدَهُمْ فِي الطَّرِيقِ ، فَاضْطَرُّوهُمْ إِلَى أَضْيَقِهِ " ، قَالَ : وَفِي الْبَاب ، عَنْ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ، وَأَنَسٍ ، وَأَبِي بَصْرَةَ الْغِفَارِيِّ صَاحِبِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ، قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى : هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ، وَمَعْنَى هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ : " لَا تَبْدَءُوا الْيَهُودَ وَالنَّصَارَى " ، قَالَ بَعْضُ أَهْلِ الْعِلْمِ : إِنَّمَا مَعْنَى : الْكَرَاهِيَةِ ، لِأَنَّهُ يَكُونُ تَعْظِيمًا لَهُمْ ، وَإِنَّمَا أُمِرَ الْمُسْلِمُونَ بِتَذْلِيلِهِمْ ، وَكَذَلِكَ إِذَا لَقِيَ أَحَدَهُمْ فِي الطَّرِيقِ فَلَا يَتْرُكِ الطَّرِيقَ عَلَيْهِ ، لِأَنَّ فِيهِ تَعْظِيمًا لَهُمْ .
Narrated from Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Do not initiate the greeting of peace with the Jews and Christians, and if you meet any of them on the road, force them to the narrowest part of it." © Imam Tirmidhi says:
1- This hadith is hasan sahih.
2- In this chapter, hadiths have also been narrated from Ibn Umar, Anas (may Allah be pleased with them), and Abu Basrah Ghifari (may Allah be pleased with him).
3- And the meaning of the hadith is that you should not greet them first (rather, only respond to their greeting).
4- Some people of knowledge say: This is disliked because initiating the greeting would be honoring them, whereas Muslims have been commanded to humiliate them. Similarly, when meeting them on the road, do not give way to them, because that too would be honoring them (which is not correct).
1- This hadith is hasan sahih.
2- In this chapter, hadiths have also been narrated from Ibn Umar, Anas (may Allah be pleased with them), and Abu Basrah Ghifari (may Allah be pleased with him).
3- And the meaning of the hadith is that you should not greet them first (rather, only respond to their greeting).
4- Some people of knowledge say: This is disliked because initiating the greeting would be honoring them, whereas Muslims have been commanded to humiliate them. Similarly, when meeting them on the road, do not give way to them, because that too would be honoring them (which is not correct).
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Brief Explanation
1؎ : According to this hadith, it is forbidden (haram) for a Muslim to initiate greeting (salam) to Jews, Christians, Magians, and others; this is the opinion of the majority (jumhur). The meaning of compelling them to the narrow side of the road upon encountering them is to make them feel that they are lesser people. And this is not possible in non-Islamic governments, therefore, according to the Imams, in order to avoid evil and tribulation (sharr wa fitnah), one should adopt whatever cautious method is appropriate.
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Dr. Abdur Rahman Freywai
Explanation:
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According to this hadith, it is forbidden (haram) for a Muslim to initiate greeting (salam) to Jews, Christians, Magians, and others. This is the opinion of the majority (jumhur). The meaning of compelling them to the narrow side of the road upon encountering them is to make them feel that they are of a lower status. However, this is not possible in non-Islamic governments; therefore, according to the Imams, in order to avoid evil and tribulation (sharr wa fitnah), one should adopt whatever cautious method is appropriate.
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According to this hadith, it is forbidden (haram) for a Muslim to initiate greeting (salam) to Jews, Christians, Magians, and others. This is the opinion of the majority (jumhur). The meaning of compelling them to the narrow side of the road upon encountering them is to make them feel that they are of a lower status. However, this is not possible in non-Islamic governments; therefore, according to the Imams, in order to avoid evil and tribulation (sharr wa fitnah), one should adopt whatever cautious method is appropriate.
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi – Majlis ‘Ilmi Dar al-Da‘wah, New Delhi Edition, Page: 1602
Shaykh Maulana Abdul Aziz Alvi
Hadith Commentary: Benefits and Issues: In the era of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, no one other than him could issue a ruling or prohibition. Therefore, it was the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam himself who issued the command to prevent women from accompanying funeral processions. However, the fundamental reason for this prohibition is that carrying and burying the deceased are tasks that require strength, courage, and resolve. Women, being soft-hearted and of delicate nature, are not able to perform these tasks. Furthermore, if women are permitted to go along with men, then this would result in the mixing and mingling of men and women, which is contrary to the rulings and boundaries set by the Shari‘ah. For this reason, women have been prevented from accompanying funeral processions. However, if some courageous and resolute women, due to necessity, or while avoiding wailing and mingling, occasionally go, then there is allowance for this. But from this, a general permission for all women to go should not be derived, and permission will not be granted for everyone.
Source: Tuhfat al-Muslim: Commentary on Sahih Muslim, Page: 2167
Shaykh Dr. Abdur Rahman Freywai
Explanation:
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That is, Jews, Christians, and non-Muslims should be compelled to walk on the sides of roads with crowds, while Muslims walk in the middle, so that the dignity and grandeur of Muslims may be manifested. In this way, they (the non-Muslims) will have the opportunity to greet (the Muslims) and to reflect further about the Muslims; perhaps Allah, the Exalted, will open their hearts to the religion of honor and dominance.
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That is, Jews, Christians, and non-Muslims should be compelled to walk on the sides of roads with crowds, while Muslims walk in the middle, so that the dignity and grandeur of Muslims may be manifested. In this way, they (the non-Muslims) will have the opportunity to greet (the Muslims) and to reflect further about the Muslims; perhaps Allah, the Exalted, will open their hearts to the religion of honor and dominance.
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi – Majlis ‘Ilmi Dar al-Da‘wah, New Delhi Edition, Page: 2700
Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi
Benefits and Issues:
In this manner, the eminence and exaltation of Islam and the people of Islam is expressed.
In this manner, the eminence and exaltation of Islam and the people of Islam is expressed.
Source: Sunan Abu Dawood – Commentary by Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi, Page: 5205
