Jami’ at-Tirmidhi is one of the six major hadith collections in Sunni Islam, compiled by Imam Abu ‘Isa Muhammad at-Tirmidhi. It is notable for its classification of hadith based on authenticity and legal relevance, and includes commentary on the reliability of narrators and juristic differences among scholars.

Book 42, Chapters on Seeking Permission, discusses the etiquettes of entering homes, greetings, and social interactions.

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 37

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 37 Narrated Abu Waqid Al-Laithi: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was sitting in the Masjid and the people were with him when three people came. Two of them came near the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and one went away. When the two stopped at the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) the […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 38

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 38 Narrated Jabir bin Samurah: “When we went to the Prophet (ﷺ), each of us would sit wherever he wound up at.” حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ سِمَاكِ بْنِ حَرْبٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ، قَالَ كُنَّا إِذَا أَتَيْنَا النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم جَلَسَ أَحَدُنَا حَيْثُ يَنْتَهِي ‏.‏ […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 39

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 39 Narrated Shu’bah: “From Abu Ishaq, from Al-Bara – and he did not hear it from him – the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) passed by some people from the Ansar while they were sitting in the road. He said: ‘If you people must do this, then return the Salam, assist […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 40

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 40 Narrated Al-Bara bin ‘Azib: that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “No two Muslims meet each other and shake hands, except that Allah forgives them before they part.” حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ وَكِيعٍ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، عَنِ الأَجْلَحِ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ بْنِ […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 41

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 41 Narrated Anas bin Malik: that a man said: “O Messenger of Allah! When a man among us meets his brother or his friend should he bow to him?” He said: “No.” The man continued: “Should he embrace him and kiss him?” He said: “No.” He said: “Should he take […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 42

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 42 Narrated Qatadah: that he asked Anas bin Malik: “Did the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) use to shake each other’s hand?” He said, “Yes.” حَدَّثَنَا سُوَيْدٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنَا هَمَّامٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، قَالَ قُلْتُ لأَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ هَلْ كَانَتِ الْمُصَافَحَةُ فِي أَصْحَابِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 43

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 43 Narrated Ibn Mas’ud: that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “taking hold of the hand is from the completeness of the greeting.” حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدَةَ الضَّبِّيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سُلَيْمٍ الطَّائِفِيُّ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ خَيْثَمَةَ، عَنْ رَجُلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏”‏ […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 44

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 44 Narrated Abu Umamah: that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “From the complete of visiting the ill is that one of you place his hand on his forehead” – or he said – “on his hand, and ask him how he is. And shaking hands completes your greetings among […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 45

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 45 Narrated ‘Aishah: “Zaid bin Harithah arrived in Al-Madinah while the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was in his house. So he went and knocked at the door, so the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) stood naked (1), dragging his garment – and by Allah! I did not see him naked before […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 46

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 46 Narrated Safwan bin Assal: “A Jew said to his companion: ‘Accompany us to this Prophet.’ So his companion said: ‘Do not say: “Prophet”. For if he hears you (say that) then he will be very happy.’ So they went to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) to question him about […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 47

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 47 Narrated Umm Hani: “I went to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) during the Year of the Conquest, and I found him performing Ghusl, while Fatimah was screening him with a garment. She said: “So I gave Salam and he said: ‘Who is this?’ I said: ‘I am Umm Hani.’ […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 48

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 42, Hadith 48 Narrated ‘Ikrimah bin Abi Jahl: “The day that I came to him, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Welcome to the riding emigrant.’” There are narrations on this topic from Buraidah, Ibn ‘Abbas, and Abu Juhaifah. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، وَغَيْرُ، وَاحِدٍ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ أَبُو حُذَيْفَةَ، […]