CHAPTER: How many times should one say salam when seeking permission to enter.
Ubaid bin Umair said: Abu Musa asked Umar for permission to enter the house. This version has: he went with Abu sa’ld who testified to it. He said Did this practice of the Messenger of Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم remain hidden from me? My engagement in the transaction in the market made me oblivious of it. Now give me salutation as you wish; and do not ask permission.
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