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The eight doors of jannah

Jannah is said to have eight gates, and it can only be accessible by certain people with unique characteristics.

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:

“If anyone of you performs wudu well and then says,  ‘Ash hadu al la ilaha illallahu wa anna Muhammadan ‘Abdullahi wa Rasuluh’, the eight doors of Jannah will be opened for him and he may enter from whichever of them he wishes”

(Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 234)

 The evidence of the first four names is mentioned in Hadith that the Prophet (S.A.W.S) said,

“Whoever gives two kinds (of things or property) in charity for Allah’s Cause, will be called from the gates of Paradise and will be addressed,

‘O slaves of Allah! Here is prosperity’.

So, whoever was amongst the people who used to offer their prayers, will be called from the gate of the prayer; and whoever was amongst the people who used to participate in Jihad, will be called from the gate of Jihad; and whoever was amongst those who used to observe fasts, will be called from the gate of Ar-Raiyan; whoever was amongst those who used to give in charity, will be called from the gate of charity”{Imams Al-Bukhari}

#1. Baab As-salaat

Specifically, will be accessible by those who are punctual and focused in their prayers.

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said,

“Allah will prepare for him who goes to the mosque (every) morning and in the afternoon (for the congregational prayer) an honourable place in Paradise with good hospitality for (what he has done) every morning and afternoon goings."

#2. Baab Al-jihad

Those who lost their lives in defense of Islam will have access through this door. It should be noted that Allah calls on Muslims to solve issues by peaceful means and only engage in defensive battles.

“Let there be no hostility except to those who practice oppression”
(Quran 2:193).

#3. Baab As-sadaqah

Will be reserved for those who frequently give out charity.

Narrated Abu Aiyub: A man said to the Prophet (ﷺ)