hadith
1125
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God's Prophet (a.s) said: “Whenever you meet one of your believing brothers, greet him and shake hands. God the Almighty respects the angels for greeting, and you should follow the angels in this respect.”
وقال (صلى الله عليه وآله): إذا لقي أحدكم أخاه فليسلم عليه وليصافحه، فإن الله عز وجل أكرم بذلك الملائكة، فاصنعوا صنيع الملائكة.
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