Is it true that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to mention the names of Michael, Gabriel, and Israfil at the beginning and end of every prayer?
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Firstly, the mention of Jibreel, Mika'il, and Israfil is found only in the opening supplication (Istiftah) of the night vigil prayer (Salat al-Layl), and not in other prayers.
Secondly, as for concluding the prayer with a remembrance (dhikr) that includes the names of Jibreel, Mika'il, and Israfil, no authentic has been established concerning it. The narrations (ahadith) reported in this regard are very weak and it is not permissible to act upon them.
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