Sunan an-Nasa'i, 1185

It was narrated that Jabir bin Samurah said:"We used to pray behind the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and we would greet (others) with our hands. He said: 'What is the matter with those who greet (others) with their hands as if they were tails of wild horses? It is sufficient for any one of you to put his hand on his thigh and say: "As-salamu 'alaikum, as-salamu 'alaikum

Rapporté par Jabir bin Samurah : Nous priions derrière le Messager d’Allah (ﷺ) et nous saluions les autres avec la main. Il a dit : "Pourquoi certains saluent-ils avec la main comme si c’était des queues de chevaux sauvages ? Il suffit que chacun pose sa main sur sa cuisse et dise : 'As-salamu 'alaikum, as-salamu 'alaikum