Anas reported that Allahs Messenger ﷺ had a neighbour who was Persian (by descent), and he was expert in the preparation of soup. He prepared (soup) for Allahs Messenger ﷺ and then came to him to invite him (to that feast). He (Allahs Messenger) said: Here is Aisha also (and you should also invite her to the food). He said: No. Thereupon Allahs Messenger ﷺ also said: No (then I cannot join the feast). He returned inviting him, and Allahs Messenger ﷺ said: She is also there (i. e. Aisha should also be invited). He said: No. Thereupon Allahs Messenger ﷺ also said: No (and declined his offer). He returned again to invite him and Allahs Messenger ﷺ again said: She is also there. He (the host) said: "Yes" for the third time. Then he accepted his invitation, and both of them set out until they came to his house.