Is there evidence that the name of the keeper of Paradise is Ridwan?
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The questioner : Your Eminence, is there any report indicating that the name of the keeper of Paradise is Ridwan?
The Shaykh : Yes, it is well known in the reports that his name is Ridwan, but I do not know of an authentic hadith from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding this.
The questioner : And Israfil?
The Shaykh : Israfil is authentic.
The questioner : Is there a hadith about it?
The Shaykh : Yes, in the supplication for opening the night,Sahih Muslim 770.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : Yes, it is well known in the reports that his name is Ridwan, but I do not know of an authentic hadith from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding this.
The questioner : And Israfil?
The Shaykh : Israfil is authentic.
The questioner : Is there a hadith about it?
The Shaykh : Yes, in the supplication for opening the night,
O Allah, Lord of Gabriel, and Michael, and Israfil
اللهمّ ربّ جبرائيل وميكائيل وإسرافيلThe questioner : May Allah reward you with good.