he would repeat it three times so that it would be clearly understood, and when he passed by a group and greeted them with peace, he would offer the greeting three times. Reported by al-Bukhari.
702 – ʿĀʾishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: The speech of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was distinct and measured; everyone who heard him could understand it.(1) Narrated by Abū Dāwūd.
90 – Chapter: Listening Attentively to One’s Companion When His Words Are Lawful, and the Scholar or Preacher Instructing Those Present to Keep Silent
703 – Jarīr ibn ʿAbd Allāh (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: At the Farewell Pilgrimage the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said to me, “Ask the people to be silent,”(2) and then he declared, “Do not turn back after I am gone as unbelievers, striking one another’s necks.” Agreed upon.
91 – Chapter: Admonition and Moderation in Giving It
Allah the Exalted says: “Call to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good exhortation.” ⦗Al-Naḥl 16:125⦘.
704 – Abū Wāʾil Shaqīq ibn Salamah said: Ibn Masʿūd (may Allah be pleased with him) used to remind us every Thursday. A man said to him, “Abū ʿAbd al-Raḥmān, I wish you would exhort us every day.” He replied, “What prevents me from doing so is that I dislike becoming wearisome to you. I give you admonition now and then just as the Messenger of Allah ﷺ would do with us, fearing that we might grow bored.” Agreed upon.
(1) The expression conveys that his words were clear, distinct, and effortlessly understood.
(2) Meaning: ask them to listen attentively and remain silent.