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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Mikyalul Makarim Fee Fawaaid ad-Duaa Lil Qai’m vol. 1 In the presence of the Angels ================================= Angels are present in the gatherings where Dua is being recited for His Eminence, Qaim (aj). In the same way are all gatherings of Dua such that angels come there and help the supplicants in praying.

That which proves this matter are some traditional reports, some of which are as follows: In the first volume of Biharul Anwar it is narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that he said: “If you pass by the gardens of Paradise you must stroll through them.” I asked: “O Messenger of Allah (S), what are gardens of Paradise?” He replied: “Circles of remembrance as the Almighty Allah has caravans of angels that are in pursuit of circles of remembrance.

Thus when they reach it, they take to its perimeter.”[^1] I say: Some points can be derived from this tradition: First : It is that the gatherings of remembrance are gardens of Paradise. And it is due to the reason of it being named, from the aspect that, sitting in those gatherings would cause entry to Paradise. Or that those gatherings are themselves gardens of Paradise. That is: Paradise implies the abode of proximity and the position of the righteous and good people.

This possibility is supported by the words of His Eminence that: “The Almighty Allah has caravans of angels that go around the circles of remembrance…” In other words: Paradise is the site of arrival of blessings of the Almighty Allah and the location of His favors. Thus if a person is deserving, he will get honor in the world, in Barzakh , in Qiyamat and after that in Paradise also.

This is also supported by what is mentioned in the traditional report: “Grave is a garden of the gardens of Paradise or the pit from the pits of Hell” because, it is clear that the grave is situated on the earth while Paradise has been promised to be in the heavens – as mentioned in traditional reports – and it is possible that Paradise implies that same promised Paradise, and the comparison of circles of remembrance to Paradise is by way of metaphor and the level of similarity is as stated…and Allah knows best.