وَالتَّوَدُّدُ إِلَى النَّاسِ نِصْفُ الْعَقْلِ
Translation: And showing affection and friendliness to people is half of sound judgment.
Source: رواه البيهقي
Word or phraseMeaning
وَالتَّوَدُّدُand showing friendliness
إِلَى النَّاسِtoward people / in dealing with people
نِصْفُ الْعَقْلِhalf of understanding
التَّوَدُّدُ is not merely an inward warm feeling. It can be expressed through greetings, considerate conversation, fairness, and cooperation. Treating others respectfully is an important part of wise social behaviour.