862/2 - Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reportedly passed by some boys and greeted them. He said: “The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) used to do so.” [Narrated by Al-Bukhāri and Muslim]
1) It shows the Prophet’s modesty as he would greet children. The person guided to success is the one who follows the Prophet’s Sunnah and applies it to his life.
2) We should teach children good manners and the Prophetic Sunnahs.
3) It was part of the Prophet’s guidance to treat children with affection and bring joy to their hearts.
4) The Companions would follow the Prophet’s example in all that pertains to worship and is not part of individual natural disposition. They were keen to act like him.