The key to paradise

Jabir ibne-Abdullah Radiyallahu ‘anhuma narrates that Nabi Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “The key to paradise is Salat and the key to Salat is Wudu.” (Musnad Ahmad)

The doors of the skies are opened

Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasaallam said:”Whenever a slave (of Allah) says La ilaha illallah sincerely, the doors of the skies are opened (for it to ascend) until it reaches the ‘Arsh (Throne of Allah, and is readily accepted) provided he abstains from major sins.” (Tirmidhi)



Note: To say sincerely means that is free from pretence and hypocrisy. Abstaining from major sins ensures its rapid acceptance, and even if it is recited without abstaining from the major sins, it is still beneficial and rewarding. (Mirqat-ul-Mafatih)