What is the rule for seeking permission?
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Question:
'Umar’s seeking permission from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) three times—may Allah reward you—is that the rule for seeking permission?
Answer:
This is part of the etiquette of seeking permission. He said: 'Umar turned away on the third attempt, and he turned away on the first and second as well; but because of what was in his heart, he wanted to ask the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) about what had happened.
It also contains a benefit: speaking to a person who has been angered by something in a way that brings him joy; because he said: “We used to dominate our women, but we came to a people whose women dominate them,” and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) smiled. This means: every person should speak to one who is angry, or one who is grieved, or one who is distressed, in a way that opens his chest and helps him to be of a broad mind. This is good.
'Umar’s seeking permission from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) three times—may Allah reward you—is that the rule for seeking permission?
Answer:
This is part of the etiquette of seeking permission. He said:
When one seeks permission, let him seek it three times, and if permission is not granted, let him turn away.
من استأذن فليستأذن ثلاثًا، فإن أُذن وإلا فلينصرفIt also contains a benefit: speaking to a person who has been angered by something in a way that brings him joy; because he said: “We used to dominate our women, but we came to a people whose women dominate them,” and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) smiled. This means: every person should speak to one who is angry, or one who is grieved, or one who is distressed, in a way that opens his chest and helps him to be of a broad mind. This is good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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