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What is the sufficient number of rak'ahs that guarantees companionship with the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, in Paradise, and are 100 rak'ahs per day enough for that?

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The hadith confirms that the request to accompany the Prophet in Paradise is achieved by prostrating frequently (performing prayers). A person reaps rewards commensurate with their deeds; the more a Muslim performs obligatory and supererogatory acts, the greater their chance of accompanying the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, in Paradise. The degrees of companionship vary according to righteous deeds, and it could be complete adherence, a meeting, or a vision. The hadith also indicates that increasing degrees and expiating sins occur through frequent prostration. Companionship is further confirmed by obeying Allah and His Messenger, loving Allah and His Messenger, in addition to sponsoring an orphan, caring for daughters, and having good character. There is no limit to the number of supererogatory rak'ahs, and the more one prostrates, the closer they are to having their supplication answered, and the greater the reward when there is humility and presence of heart.

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