OFFERING PLACE TO THE VISITOR

Waasilah Ibne Khattaab narrates that (once) the Apostle of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam was sitting in the mosque when a person came. The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam moved from his place (to make room for him ), upon which he said, "Be seated, sir. There is enough space for me." The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam replied, "It is the claim of a Muslim that when a brother sees him (coming), he should move a little from his place (and make him sit next to himself)."

Bayhaqi

COMMENTARY:
It denotes that due honour should be shown to a visitor even if the host is a man of the highest position. It contains a lesson, particularly, for the noble men who bear a relationship of propinquity (nearness) or succession to the noble Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam.

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