Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 56 — How many times ablution is performed

Humran said: Once Sayyiduna Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) called for water and performed ablution, then he smiled. Then he said: Will you not ask me why I smiled? The people said: O Commander of the Believers, why did you smile? He said: I saw the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) perform ablution just as I have performed it. He rinsed his mouth and cleaned his nose, washed his face three times, washed his forearms three times, wiped his head, and purified (washed) his feet.