What is meant by the mention of the gates of Paradise and that there are eight of them?
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The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Yes, it is an exhortation to fulfill these rights. Similarly, if a person performs wudu' (ablution) thoroughly and says, "I bear witness that there is no god but Allah," the eight gates of Paradise are opened to him, and he may enter through whichever one he wishes. This is of that type.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : It appears that one who performs a righteous deed for which he is deserving, yes.
The Shaykh : Yes, it is an exhortation to fulfill these rights. Similarly, if a person performs wudu' (ablution) thoroughly and says, "I bear witness that there is no god but Allah," the eight gates of Paradise are opened to him, and he may enter through whichever one he wishes. This is of that type.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : It appears that one who performs a righteous deed for which he is deserving, yes.