Ways of The Prophet (S.A.W)

ETIQUETTE FOR ENTERING A HOUSE - PERMISSION TO ENTER

Hadrat Ata bin Yasar (Radi Allaahu Ta’ala Anhu) narrated that a man asked ALLAAH’s Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) whether he should ask permission to go in where his mother was and he replied that he should. The man said that she lived along with her in the house, but ALLAAH’s Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) replied, “Ask her permission.” The man said: she was his mother and he had to enter the house very often but ALLAAH’s Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) replied, “Ask her permission. Do you want to see her naked?” the man said that he did not, he replied, “Well, ask her permission.” [Mishkat]

It has been narrated by Hadrat Abu said al-Khudri (Radi Allaahu Ta’ala Anhu) that ALLAAH’s Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, “When one of you asks permission three times and it is not granted he should go away.” [Zad -ul- Ma’ad]

The correct line of action is that one should say Salam before seeking permission to enter and indicate his name instead of saying “I am.” [Zad -ul- Ma’ad]

Hadrat Abu Umamah (Radi Allaahu Ta’ala Anhu) narrated that ALLAAH’s Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa SaIlam) said: There are three persons for whom ALLAAH is guarantee. ALLAAH suffices for them during their life and after their death. Their places are in paradise.

One who entered his house after having saluted, then ALLAAH is guarantee.

One who went towards the mosque (for saying prayer), then ALLAAH is his guarantee.

One who left for Jihad in the way of ALLAAH, then ALLAAH is his guarantee. [Al-Abdul Mufrid]