This traditions has also been narrated by Muhammad b. Muslim al-Zuhr through a different chain of transmitters and to the same effect. This version adds; He should perform two prostrations before giving the salutation.
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud 1032 In-book : Book 2, Hadith 643 English translation : Book 2, Hadith 1027
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