What is the method of asking for permission three times?
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Question : But is asking for permission three times three instances of going and coming, going and coming, going and coming, or three requests for permission in one place?
Answer : Asking for permission three times is only asking for permission in one place. As for if he goes and comes, it appears that he has no limit; that is, as long as he thinks he will find his host, he may return and ask for permission, and there is no harm in that.
Answer : Asking for permission three times is only asking for permission in one place. As for if he goes and comes, it appears that he has no limit; that is, as long as he thinks he will find his host, he may return and ask for permission, and there is no harm in that.
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قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 2040 - 4600 ما كيفية الإستئذان ثلاثاً؟ ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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