During the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad and his ascension to the seven heavens, the Angel Gabriel accompanied him part of the way, through the seven heavens, but at a certain point stayed back in awe of the radiance of the divine countenance, fearing to approach further lest he burn. The holy Prophet then ventured on alone and was shown by his Lord a huge gathering of people, also identical to himself, and the Lord told him: “These are the saints of your nation and my servants: And no one knows the armies of the Lord except Him. Whoso steps in your footsteps will partake of your honor
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