Riyad as-Salihin, 695
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) said something, he would repeat his words thrice so that the meanings would be understood fully; and whenever he came upon a group of people, he would greet them, and he would repeat salutation thrice. <b>[Al-Bukhari]</b>.
عن أنس رضي الله عنه أن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم كان إذا تكلم بكلمة أعادها ثلاثاً حتى تفهم عنه، وإذا أتى على قومٍ فسلم عليهم سلم عليهم ثلاثاً. ((رواه البخاري)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 1, Hadith 16
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is recommended to speak in a clear manner that can be understood by the addressee. This is part of the speaker’s eloquence.<br>
2) It is better to repeat the speech in case the addressee does not understand; but if he understands without repetition, then there is no need to repeat, for he said in the Hadith: “until he is understood”.<br>
3) Repeating thrice is the maximum that makes the speech clear.