Two Muslims meet when Allah forgiven their sins

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, 

"Two Muslim will not meet and shake hands without having their sins forgiven (by Allah ) before they depart." 

[Abu Dawud ,riyad as-salihin 887, authenticated by shaykh Al-Albaanee] 

This hadith emphasizes the spiritual benefit of the simple act of greeting one another with a handshake. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) teaches that when two Muslims meet and shake hands, their sins are forgiven before they part ways. This illustrates how small, sincere gestures of brotherhood and unity in Islam can have profound spiritual rewards.

The handshake, when accompanied by genuine warmth and a sense of goodwill, serves as an act of humility and connection between believers. It strengthens bonds and fosters a sense of community, with the added blessing of being a means of expiation of sins. This hadith encourages Muslims to engage in such acts of kindness and reminds them that Allah’s mercy extends even to the smallest of good deeds.