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2.10. Recommendation to greet young children

Anas ibn Malik reported that when he used to walk with the Prophet and they would pass a group of children, the Prophet would extend greetings of peace upon them. (Related by al-Bukhari)

This is to enourage good manners amongst the young as well as to accustom oneself with humbleness and gentleness. A child who has not reached puberty is not obliged to respond to greetings, but according to the majority of scholars an adult is obligated to respond to the greetings of a child.

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- Qatada - Ummah Under 1 Banner Status: Offline Posts: 10,237 Reputation: 40140 Rep Power: 81 Join Date: May 2005 Location: ...travelling to the hereafter.. Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: ::๑۩۞۩๑ ::A Summarised Guide to Good Manners in Islam:: ๑۩۞۩๑:: - 06-05-2007 2.10. Recommendation to greet young children Anas ibn Malik reported that when he used to walk with the Prophet and they would pass a group of children, the Prophet would extend greetings of peace upon them. (Related by al-Bukhari) This is to enourage good manners amongst the young as well as to accustom oneself with humbleness and gentleness. A child who has not reached puberty is not obliged to respond to greetings, but according to the majority of scholars an adult is obligated to respond to the greetings of a child.