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Is the order of the prophets in Paradise, which the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, witnessed during the Isra’ and Mi‘raj, the same as the order of their actual ranks and rewards in Paradise? And does this order not contradict a Muslim's aspiration to attain the highest degree in Paradise (Firdaws)?

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The inhabitants of Paradise vary in their dwellings, the highest among them being the Prophets, followed by those who are most excellent, and then those who are excellent. The meeting of the Prophets in the heavens is not according to their ranks, but rather has a wisdom behind it. The highest levels of Paradise are Al-Firdaws, and its ceiling is the Throne of the Most Merciful. Al-Firdaws has levels, the highest of which is Al-Wasilah, which is the station of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. The entry of non-prophets into Al-Firdaws with them does not mean that they are at the same level as them. Rather, "companionship" means being present in the same abode with differing ranks, and not missing out on seeing the Prophets and sitting with them. So, the dwellings vary, and grace is from Allah.

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