Hadith 140
The Book of Greetings
ENGLISH
Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Permission is to be sought thrice. If permission is granted, you may enter; otherwise, go back." <b>[Al- Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
ARABIC
وعن أبي موسي الأشعري رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : “ الاستئذان ثلاث، فإن أذن لك وإلا فارجع" ((متفق عليه))
Hadith referenceRiyad as-Salihin 140
CollectionRiyad as-Salihin
BookThe Book of Greetings
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