Sahih al-Bukhari Hadith 640 – Volume 4, Book 55

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Volume 4, Book 55, Number 640:
Narrated Malik bin Sasaa:
That the Prophet talked to them about the night of his Ascension to the Heavens. He said, "(Then
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?' Gabriel replied, 'I am Gabriel.' It was asked, 'Who is accom –
panying you?' He replied, 'Muhammad.' It was asked, 'Has he been called?' He said, 'Yes.' When we
reached over the second heaven, I saw Yahya (i.e. John) and Jesus who were cousins. Gabriel said,
'These are John (Yahya) and Jesus, so greet them.' I greeted them and they returned the greeting say –
ing, 'Welcome, O Pious Brother and Pious Prophet!;' "