Discussion of the Sirat, and that the first to pass over it is the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and that he is the first for whom Paradise is opened.
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The Shaykh : Another matter: the Sirat is set up over Hellfire, and people pass over this Sirat according to their deeds. Some pass like lightning, some like the wind, some like camels, some walk, and some crawl. The important point is that people pass over it according to their deeds. So who is the first of the people to cross this Sirat?
The first is Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Ummah. There is no doubt that this is a great favor, a distinction, and a merit. People come to the gate of Paradise and find the gate of Paradise closed. So from whom do they seek intercession to have it opened for them? From Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). These are great stations, my brothers, included in the saying of Allah the Exalted:[Ad-Duhaa 93:5] Good.
The first is Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Ummah. There is no doubt that this is a great favor, a distinction, and a merit. People come to the gate of Paradise and find the gate of Paradise closed. So from whom do they seek intercession to have it opened for them? From Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). These are great stations, my brothers, included in the saying of Allah the Exalted: