When a group of people pass by, it is sufficient if one of them extends the greetings on t…

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by Abu Daoud

Authenticity grade : Good hadith

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

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Hadith text: When a group of people pass by, it is sufficient if one…

عن علي بن أبي طالب رضي الله عنه مرفوعاً: «يُجْزِئُ عن الجماعة إذا مَرُّوا أن يُسَلِّم أحدهم، ويُجْزِئُ عن الجماعة أن يَرُدَّ أحدهم».

‘Ali ibn Abi Tālib (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "When a group of people pass by, it is sufficient if one of them extends the greetings on their behalf, and it is sufficient if one returns the greeting on behalf of a group."

Explanation of the hadith: When a group of people pass by, it is sufficient if one…

One person is sufficient to extend the greetings on behalf of a group, just as it is sufficient that one person returns the greetings on behalf of a group.

Categories : Manners of Greeting and Seeking Permission

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