The younger greeting the older, and the smaller group greeting the larger

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Etiquette of Greeting (Salam)

The younger greeting the older, and the smaller group greeting the larger

The Prophet (SAW) said: "Let the young greet the old, the one passing by greet the one sitting, and the small group greet the large group."

Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (RA)

Explanation

This structured order encourages everyone to look for an opportunity to greet, rather than waiting to be greeted.

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