Regarding the person who asks for permission to enter before he gives the greeting, Abu Hurayra said, "He is not given permission until he has first given the greeting."
Reference: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 1066 In-book : Book 43, Hadith 16 English translation : Book 43, Hadith 1066
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