Hadith # 225
Abu Hurairah (May Allah bepleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) kissed his grandson Al-Hasan bin 'Ali (May Allah bepleased with them) in the presence of Al-Aqra' bin Habis. Thereupon he remarked: "I have ten children and I have never kissed any one of them." Messenger of Allah (PBUH) looked at him and said, "He who does not show mercy to others will not be shown mercy".
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
Commentary
To kiss children with kindness and affection is not only permissible but also a means of attaining Allah's Mercy.
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