Amma ba'd
The Issue of Giving the Salaam Upon entering Lecture
Question: If a person comes to a lecture late, what is more preferred: that he gives the greetings (salaam) upon entering the gathering, or is it better that he sits without greeting?
Answer by Shaikh Muhammad ibn Saleh al-'Uthaimeen (rahimahullaah):
quote:
It is preferred that he does not give the greeting if this will cause an interruption in the lesson or cause a disturbance. But if it will not cause any interruption or disturbance, then giving the greeting is legislated upon every person who approaches a gathering, and due to this, it is preferred to give the greeting. If a person does give the greeting, then it is sufficient that only one person from those who are already in the gathering respond.
(Fataawa Islamiyaa 1/175)
Translated by Abu Isma'eel Mustafa George
Source: Clear Advice For Benefiting From Islaamic Lectures [Seminars, Conferences], lectured by Shaykh Salih bin 'Abdul-'Azeez Ala Shaykh (hafidhahullaah)
Subhanak Allaahuma wa bihamdika ash-hadu anlaa illaaha illa anta astaghfiruka wa atubu ilayk
If I said anything correct, then it is from Allaah (subhanahu wa taa'ala), and if I erred, then that is from me and shaytan.