English translation
3430. Narrated Mālik bin Ša'ša'a that the Prophet ﷺ talked to them about his Al-Isra' (Journey by Night to the heavens). He said, "[Then Jibrīl (Gabriel) took me] and ascended up till he reached the second heaven where he asked for the gate to be opened, but it was asked, 'Who is it?' Jibrīl replied, 'I am Jibrīl.' It was asked, 'Who is accompanying you?' He replied, 'Muḥammad.' It was asked, 'Has he been called?' He said, 'Yes.' When we reached over the second heaven, I saw Yāhyā (John) and 'Īsā (Jesus) who were cousins. Jibrīl said, 'These are Yāhya (John) and 'Īsā (Jesus), so greet them.' I greeted them and they returned the greeting saying, 'Welcome, O pious brother and pious Prophet!'"
