Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet
(peace be upon him) said, “Allah created Adam, making him 60 cubits tall. When
He created him, He said to him, “Go and greet that group of angels, and listen
to their reply, for it will be your greeting (salutation) and the greeting
(salutation) of your offspring.” So, Adam said (to the angels), As-Salamu
Alaikum (i.e. Peace be upon you). The angels said, “As-salamu Alaika wa
Rahmatu-l-lahi” (i.e. Peace and Allah’s Mercy be upon you). Thus the angels
added to Adam’s salutation the expression, ‘Wa Rahmatu-l-lahi.’ Any person who
will enter Paradise will resemble Adam (in appearance and figure). People have
been decreasing in stature since Adam’s creation.
Sahih Al-Bukhari – Book 55 Hadith
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