874/1 - In the famous Hadīth about Isrā’ (the Night Journey), Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Then Jibrīl (Gabriel) ascended with me to the nearest heaven and requested that the gate be opened. He was asked: ‘Who is it?’ He replied: ‘Jibrīl.’ He was asked: ‘Who is with you?’ He said: ‘Muhammad.’ Then, he ascended to the second heaven and then the third then the fourth and all the heavens. At every gate, he was asked: ‘Who is it?’ He would reply: ‘Jibrīl.’” [Narrated by Al-Bukhāri and Muslim]
875/2 - Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: “One night, I went out and found the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) walking alone. I kept walking in the shadow of the moon, and he looked around and saw me. He said: ‘Who is it?’ I said: ‘Abu Dharr.’ (to the rest of the Hadīth) [Narrated by Al-Bukhāri and Muslim]
876/3 - Um Hāni’ (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: “I went to the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) while he was taking a bath and Fātimah was concealing him. He asked: ‘Who is this?’ I said: ‘I am Um Hāni’.’” [Narrated by Al-Bukhāri and Muslim]
1) It is recommended that a person seeking permission to enter introduces himself so as to end any sense of alienation and replace it with familiarity.
2) He should introduce himself by his name or nickname and anyone else accompanying him.
877/4 - Jābir (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: I went to the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) and knocked on the door. He said: “Who is it?” I said: “Me.” He remarked: “Me, me?!” He sounded as if he disliked it. [Narrated by Al-Bukhāri and Muslim]
1) Upon seeking permission to enter, it is disliked that a person says, “It’s me, it’s me,” if these words do not make him known.
2) It is permissible to criticize the person who violates the proper etiquette and to teach him what is right.