Hadith 140
The Book of Greetings
ENGLISH
Kildah bin Al-Hanbal (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
I visited the Prophet (ﷺ) and I entered his house without seeking permission. So he said, "Go back and say: 'As-Salamu 'alaikum (may peace be upon you). May I come in?"' <b>[Abu Dawud and At- Tirmidhi]</b>.
ARABIC
عن كلدة بن الحنبل رضي الله عنه قال: أتيت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم ، فدخلت عليه ولم أسلم، فقال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم :
ارجع فقل السلام عليكم أأدخل؟
Hadith referenceRiyad as-Salihin 140
CollectionRiyad as-Salihin
BookThe Book of Greetings
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