O those who love Allah’s Messenger! Make good intentions before every action, as this can be a means of entering Paradise. Before listening to this speech, make good intentions. For example:

*    I will listen to the entire speech to gain knowledge of Islam.

*    I will sit in a respectful manner.

*    I will not be lazy or inattentive during the speech.

*    I will listen to the speech to reform and better myself.

*    Whatever I hear and learn, I will try to convey to others.

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                                             صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Today, we are going to discuss a unique, remarkable, and faith-refreshing topic. I hope that merely hearing the name of this topic will stir the hearts of those who love the Prophet, bring joy to their souls, and renew their faith. It centres around a magnificent and most exalted blessing—one that a true devotee of the Prophet desires throughout their life; yearning, praying for it, and awaiting it with hope in the mercy of Allah. What is this subject? Place your hand over your heart and listen carefully! Today’s topic is: those who shall be the Prophet’s neighbour in Paradise.

What a faith-inspiring topic! By Allah's mercy and the intercession of His Messenger صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم, we hope to attain Paradise. Yet, we also hope that in Paradise itself, we stay close to the Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم. What can we do to fulfil this desire and become worthy of this magnificent blessing? Today, we will discuss those virtuous actions that offer glad tidings of being the Prophet’s neighbour in Paradise. First, let’s begin with a beautiful hadith.