### 1. Qur’an Evidence
**Qur’an Source:**
Surah Al-Fatiha, Surah 1, Ayah 1
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
**Simple Meaning:**
This is how Muslims begin when they want to say or do something important. It means we ask Allah, who is kind and merciful, to help us.
### 2. Hadith Evidence
**Hadith Source:** Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 1, authenticity: Sahih
**Hadith Meaning:**
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Actions are judged by intentions, and every person will have only what they intended."
**Simple Explanation:**
This means that what matters most is why you say "hi" or greet someone. If your intention is good and kind, then it is a good action.
### 3. Scholars’ Explanation
Imam Al-Nawawi explains that greeting with kindness, like saying "hi," is a part of good manners and spreading peace among people.
### Takeaway:
Saying "hi" is a simple way to show kindness and start with good intentions, which is loved in Islam.
Allah knows best.