Smiling while offering the greeting
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Etiquette of Greeting (Salam)
Smiling while offering the greeting
The Prophet (SAW) said: "Your smiling in the face of your brother is charity."
Reference: Jami' al-Tirmidhi, graded Hasan, on the authority of Abu Dharr (RA)
Explanation
A warm expression alongside the greeting reinforces its intended spirit of goodwill.
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