—“Yes,” he replied. It was then said, “Welcome to him; what an excellent arrival!” He added, “So the gate was opened.” (Aḥmad)

I passed by Adam, peace be upon him. Gabriel said, “This is your father Adam; greet him.” I greeted him, and he returned the greeting, saying, “Welcome to you, noble son and prophet!”—another wording has: “righteous son and righteous prophet.” (Aḥmad, Bukhārī)

We then ascended until we reached the second heaven. Gabriel asked for it to be opened. Someone said, “Who is this?” He answered, “Gabriel.” They asked, “And who is with you?” He said, “Muḥammad.”

I passed by John and Jesus—who are maternal cousins—and Gabriel said, “This is John and Jesus; greet them.” I greeted them, and they returned the greeting, saying, “Welcome to you, brother and prophet!” In another narration they said, “righteous brother and righteous prophet.” (Aḥmad, Bukhārī)

After that we ascended until we reached the third heaven, and the same occurred.

I passed by Joseph, and Gabriel said, “This is Joseph; greet him.” I greeted him, and he returned the greeting, saying, “Welcome to you, brother and prophet!”—another wording has: “righteous brother and righteous prophet.”