Does an abundance of reciting prayers upon the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, lead to accompanying him in Paradise, and is this supported by the hadith: "The one among you who recites the most prayers upon me will be the closest to me in status"?

Accompanying the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, in Paradise is achieved by performing abundant prostrations, as he said to Rabi'ah ibn Ka'b: "Then assist me in achieving this for yourself by performing abundant prostrations." What is meant here is prostrations during prayer.

Furthermore, sending abundant prayers upon the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, is a cause for closeness to him on the Day of Resurrection, for the removal of worries, and for the forgiveness of sins. This is based on his saying: "Indeed, the closest of you to me on the Day of Resurrection in every station will be those who send the most prayers upon me in this world." And his saying to Ubayy ibn Ka'b when the latter dedicated all his prayers to him: "Then your worries will be sufficient for you, and your sins will be forgiven." Allah Almighty has commanded us to send prayers upon him, saying: "Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who have believed, send blessings upon him and greet him with [great] submission."