Is Paradise currently closed?
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The questioner : The Shaykh mentioned that on the Day of Resurrection the gates of Paradise will be opened. Does that mean it is currently closed?
The Shaykh : We do not know for sure right now, but when they reach it, they will find it closed.
The questioner : Well, Shaykh, what about the hadith:?
The Shaykh : I say we do not know for sure right now. The opening of Paradise in Ramadan also implies that it is closed in months other than Ramadan. However, the hadith of 'Umar regarding wudu' implies that it is opened for the one who performs wudu' and is witnessed by the angels.
The questioner : Well, Shaykh, what is the benefit of the gates of Paradise being opened in Ramadan if no one enters it? What is the benefit?
The Shaykh : The benefit is to encourage people to do more good deeds. The benefit is to encourage people to do more good deeds. Yes, Hamd.
The Shaykh : We do not know for sure right now, but when they reach it, they will find it closed.
The questioner : Well, Shaykh, what about the hadith:
When Ramadan comes, the gates of Paradise are opened
إذا أتى رمضان تفتح أبواب الجنةThe Shaykh : I say we do not know for sure right now. The opening of Paradise in Ramadan also implies that it is closed in months other than Ramadan. However, the hadith of 'Umar regarding wudu' implies that it is opened for the one who performs wudu' and is witnessed by the angels.
The questioner : Well, Shaykh, what is the benefit of the gates of Paradise being opened in Ramadan if no one enters it? What is the benefit?
The Shaykh : The benefit is to encourage people to do more good deeds. The benefit is to encourage people to do more good deeds. Yes, Hamd.