Riyad as-Salihin, 852
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported the Prophet (ﷺ) used to repeat his words thrice so that the meaning thereof would be fully understood, and whenever he came upon a gathering of people, he would greet them. He would repeat Salam thrice. <b>[Al- Bukhari]</b>.
وعن أنس رضي الله عنه أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، كان إذا تكلم بكلمة أعادها ثلاثًا حتى تفهم عنه، وإذا أتى على قوم فسلم عليهم سلم عليهم ثلاثًا. ((رواه البخاري)) وهذا محمول على ما إذا كان الجمع كثيرًا.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 5, Hadith 9
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) was keen to deliver everything good to his Ummah and was compassionate towards them.<br>
2) A believer should address people in the manner that suits their level of understanding and find excuses for them.