The Meaning of the Hadith: Whoever Recites Ayat al-Kursi After Every Prayer

Question:
This questioner, 'Abd al-Rahman, says: The hadith of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) in which he said, meaning: after every prayer, nothing prevents him from entering Paradise except that he dies. Can you explain this hadith, O honorable Shaykh, by saying that whoever acts upon this hadith enters Paradise immediately upon his death, without being looked at on the Day of Resurrection for reward and preservation?

Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) informed us of the virtue of reciting Ayat al-Kursi after every obligatory prayer, and "Say, He is Allah, the One" (Iqra' Huwa Allahu Ahad), and the two chapters of protection (al-Mu'awwidhatayn) after every obligatory prayer, as a means of protection. And as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) informed us that one enters Paradise by the mercy of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), His favor, and His kindness, we affirm the hadith, act upon it, and hope for the reward mentioned in it. Yes.