Footsteps in Paradise

There were companions of the Prophet SAW who physically had difficulties and struggles that they might not have been the smartest people in the room. 

Or maybe the most knowledgeable of people. 

They didn't have a lot of money. 

Or any other assets and things. 

But the one thing that they had is a solid relationship with Allah SWT. 

And today.. Their legend lives on. 

Bilal RA didn't command the respect of other people in that society. 

At all. For any reason. 

Yet he had a relationship with Allah SWT that was unshakable, undeniable, irrefutable, indestructible. 

Prophet SAW, when he was on the journey of Israk and Mikraj. 

The journey by night to Jerusalem and the ascension above the heavens. 

When he was touring the heavens. 

The Prophet SAW heard footsteps. 

And he asked. What is this? What is this sound that I hear? 

And he was informed that these are the footsteps of Bilal RA. 

He is so beloved to Allah. 

That when he walks on the Earth. 

His footsteps echo in the heavens. 

That was the consequence of spirituality. 

That is the honour and the distinction that spirituality brought. 

It's something that can't be compromised. 

It's something we have to take very seriously.