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replied, 'Yes' and the gate was opened. The same questions and replies were to be
asked and given at the gate of each heaven.
The Ascent to the First, Lower Heaven
As the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) entered the first heaven with Gabriel all but
one of the angels expressed signs of happiness and smiled a welcoming smile. The
Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) turned to Gabriel and asked about that angel and
was told, "He is Malik, the Guardian of Hell, he does not smile.”
Whilst the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) was in the first heaven, he saw Prophet
Adam observing the souls of the deceased. When a good soul passed by he was very
happy and said, "A good soul for a good body," however when a bad soul passed by he
would frown and say, "A bad soul for a bad body." Upon seeing Prophet Muhammad
(salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) Prophet Adam welcomed and supplicated for him and
asked Gabriel if the time had come when he had been sent for, and Gabriel confirm that
it was so.
The Second Heaven
asked and given at the gate of each heaven.
The Ascent to the First, Lower Heaven
As the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) entered the first heaven with Gabriel all but
one of the angels expressed signs of happiness and smiled a welcoming smile. The
Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) turned to Gabriel and asked about that angel and
was told, "He is Malik, the Guardian of Hell, he does not smile.”
Whilst the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) was in the first heaven, he saw Prophet
Adam observing the souls of the deceased. When a good soul passed by he was very
happy and said, "A good soul for a good body," however when a bad soul passed by he
would frown and say, "A bad soul for a bad body." Upon seeing Prophet Muhammad
(salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) Prophet Adam welcomed and supplicated for him and
asked Gabriel if the time had come when he had been sent for, and Gabriel confirm that
it was so.
The Second Heaven