When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) arrived at the first heaven, Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) sought permission to enter. The angel who was the gatekeeper of the first heaven asked Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam), “Who is the person with you?” Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) replied, “He is Muhammed, the Rasul of Allah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam).” The angel then asked, “Was he invited here?” When Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) replied in the affirmative, the angel opened the gate and said, “Welcome to you!”