12/09/2026
THE BEAUTY OF TASLĪM
As part of our practical Hadith lesson, the students of Thāniy Taḥḍīrī, An-Niʿmah International College, demonstrated the practical application of Taslīm (السَّلام), based on the Hadith of Abū Hurayrah رضي الله عنه concerning the rights of one Muslim upon another.
We intentionally captured this aspect in the video: the younger student initiated the Taslīm to the elder. The Prophet ﷺ taught us that the younger should greet the older, the rider the pedestrian, the one passing by the one sitting, and the smaller group the larger group.
This is an etiquette every parent should intentionally inculcate in their children at home. Teach the young ones to greet their parents, grandparents, teachers at both the madrasah and school, and even their elder siblings. Even if the difference is only a few weeks, let the younger learn to initiate the salām. It is a simple habit that builds humility, respect and good character.
Allah says in Sūrah an-Nisāʾ 4:86 that when we are greeted, we should respond with something better or at least return the greeting equally.
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ
As-salāmu ʿalaykum
وَعَلَيْكُمُ السَّلَامُ
Wa ʿalaykumus-salām
And after Taslīm comes the beautiful expression of affection—the handshake and, where appropriate, the embrace. Islam teaches us not only how to greet, but how to cultivate love and brotherhood.
At the same time, every situation has its etiquette. During the Jumuʿah khuṭbah, we remain silent and listen attentively, while unnecessary interruption of someone reciting the Qur'an should also be avoided.
This is the beauty of Islam: even “As-salāmu ʿalaykum” carries manners, meaning, reward and love.
May Allah make us people who do not merely learn the Sunnah, but practise and embody it. Āmīn.
Jazzakumu Allahu khayran for your continued support.
