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Returning a Greeting Sent Through Others
Difficulty:Easy
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah
It was said to the Prophet ﷺ: "This is Jibril sending salam to you." He ﷺ said: "Wa alayhi as-salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh." Aishah reported he would return the greeting conveyed to him.
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 6253
The Science
Acknowledging greetings and messages — even when relayed by another or sent in writing — honours the sender and sustains good relationships.
How to Practice
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When someone conveys a salam to you, return it through them
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Reply to written greetings and messages you receive
3
Do not leave a sincere salam unanswered
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Respond in a timely and courteous manner
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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