تُطْعِمُ الطَّعَامَ، وَتَقْرَأُ السَّلاَمَ عَلَى مَنْ عَرَفْتَ وَمَنْ لَمْ تَعْرِفْ
To feed (the poor) and greet those whom you know and those whom you do not Know
Sahih al-Bukhari 12 · Source checked
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Source
Sahih al-Bukhari 12
Book 2, Hadith 5
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REFLECTION · EDITORIAL
Think beyond your usual circle when offering hospitality. Sharing a meal or acknowledging a newcomer can make someone feel included.
This reflection is not Qur’an, hadith or an authoritative tafsir.