Silsilah as-Sahihah 2524 — How to seek permission from family

The companion of the Messenger, Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Busr (may Allah be pleased with him) says: When he (the Prophet) would come to the door, he would seek permission and would not stand facing it. He says: He would walk along the wall until he had sought permission, then either he would be granted permission or he would turn back.