Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 80 — How many times ablution is performed

A man of the Ansar narrates from his father that once Sayyiduna Uthman bin Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) said: Shall I not teach you the ablution of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)? The people said: Certainly, teach us. He called for water and with it rinsed his mouth three times, cleaned his nose three times, and washed his face three times and his forearms three times. Then he wiped his head, then washed his feet, and said: The ears are part of the head. Then he said: I have made clear to you the way the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) performed ablution.