Riyad as-Salihin #191
The Book of Greetings
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
وعن أبي موسي الأشعري رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : “ الاستئذان ثلاث، فإن أذن لك وإلا فارجع" ((متفق عليه))
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.".
Narrated by Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
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This hadith is #191 from Riyad as-Salihin, in the Book of The Book of Greetings and narrated by Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:.