Question
What is the reference of this narration?
المصافحة تزيد في المودة
“Shaking hands increases love”
Answer
Imam Abu Bakr Ibn Abid Dunya (rahimahullah) has recorded this as the statement of Hasan Al Basri (rahimahullah). The narration should be quoted as such.
(Kitabul Ikhwan, Hadith: 120. Also see: Ithafus Sadah Al Muttaqin, vol. 6, pg. 280)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Mawlana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Mawlana Haroon Abasoomar