Chapter: The recommendation to shake hands upon meeting, to greet others with a cheerful countenance, to kiss the hand of a righteous man, to kiss one’s child out of compassion, to embrace the traveller on his return, and the disapproval of bowing.

885 – Abu’l-Khaṭṭāb Qatādah reported: I asked Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), “Did the Companions of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ use to shake hands?” He replied, “Yes.” Reported by al-Bukhārī.

886 – Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: When the people of Yemen arrived, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “The people of Yemen have come to you; they are the first to bring the practice of handshaking.” Reported by Abū Dāwūd with a sound chain.

887 – al-Barāʾ (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Whenever two Muslims meet and shake hands, they are forgiven before they part.” Reported by Abū Dāwūd.

888 – Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: A man asked, “Messenger of Allah, when one of us encounters his brother or his friend, should he bow to him?” He replied, “No.” The man asked, “Should he hug him and kiss him?” He replied, “No.” He then asked, “Should he take his hand and shake it?” He replied, “Yes.” Reported by —.