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Life in Paradise
The Holy Quran states that those who are in paradise will meet their brethren and their kith and kin:
Enter Paradise, you and your spouses, with happiness know therein neither (burning) sun nor cold severe, since its (blissful) shades will come down low over them, and tow will hang down its clusters of fruit, most easy to reach. (76:13).
In happiness will they and their spouses on couches recline. (36:56).
And as for those who have attained to faith and whose offspring will have followed them in faith, We shall unite them with their offspring. (52:21).
They will meet in an atmosphere of warmth and purity of heart:
We shall have removed whatever unworthy thoughts or feelings may have been (lingering) in their bosoms. (7:42).
...And (by then) We shall have removed whatever Unworthy thoughts or feelings may have been (lingering) in their breasts, (and they shall rest) as brethren, facing one another (in love) upon thrones of happiness. (15:47).
(In such a paradise the blest will dwell) reclining upon Carpets lined with rich brocade; and the fruit of both these gardens will be within easy reach. (55:55).
And they will be waited upon by (immortal) youths, (as if they were children) of their own, (as pure) as if they were pearls hidden in their shells. (52:24).
In that (paradise) they shall (right fully) claim all the fruits (of their past deeds), resting in security. (44:55).
A cup will be passed round among them (with a drink) from unsullied springs, clear, delightful to those who drink it: no heartiness will be in it, and they will not get drunk thereon. (37:45-47).
And as for their food and drink, it will be waited upon with trays and goblets of gold. (43:71).
Immortal youths wilt wait upon them with goblets, and ewers, and cups filled with water from unsullied springs. (56:17).
...And with fruit of any kind that they may choose and with the flesh of any fowl that they may desire... amidst fruit-laden lote trees, and acacias flower-clad, and shade extended, and waters gushing and fruit abounding, never failing and never out of reach. And (they will rest on) couches raised high. (56:19-2O; 28-34).
Upon their faces thou wilt see the brightness of bliss. (83:24).
Some faces will on that Day shine with bliss, well-pleased with (the fruit) of their striving. (88:8-9).
They will be at liberty to go wherever they wish, to meet and talk to whomever they wish:
…and they will be welcomed with the greeting, “Peace!” (14:23).
They speak nothing but good:
…for they were (willing to be) guided towards the best of all tenets, and so they were guided onto the way that leads to the One unto whom all praise is due. (22:24).
And they (who are thus blest) will turn to one another asking each other (about their past lives). They will say,
"Behold, aforetime, - when we were (still living) in the midst of kith and kin — we were full of fear (at the thought of God’s displeasure): and so God has graced us with his favour and has warded off from us all suffering through the scorching winds (of frustration)”. (52:25-26).
And in gratitude to their Lord they say:
“Verily, we did invoke Him (alone) ere this; (and now He has shown us) that lie alone is truly benign, a true dispenser of grace.” (52:28).
When they talk among themselves, they remember how they spent their time during their life in this world. They also remember matters concerning other people and what became of them:
One of them speaks thus, “Behold, I had (on earth) a close companion who was wont to ask (me) “Why, — art thou really one of those who believe it to be true (that) after We have died and become mere dust and bones we shall, forsooth, be brought to judgement?” (And) he adds, “Would you like to look (and see him)?” And then he looks and sees that (companion of his) in the midst of the blazing fire and Says, “By God! Verily, thou hast almost destroyed me (too, 0 my erstwhile companion) — for had it not been for my Sustainer’s favour, I would surely be (now) among those who are given over (to suffering)!” (37:51-57).
Then God will bless them with the company of most beautiful girls:
And (in that Paradise) We shall mate them with companions pure, most beautiful of eye. (52:20).
And (with them will be their) spouses, raised high: for behold, we shall have brought them into being, in a life renewed, having resurrected them as virgins, full of love well-matched with those who have attained to righteousness. (56:34-39).
In these gardens will be mated of modest gaze, whom neither man nor invisible being will have touched ere them (55:56).
In that state of happiness they will call out:
“Limitless art Thou in Thy glory, 0 God!” and will be answered with the greeting:
“Peace!” And their call will close with (the words), “All praise is due to God, the Sustainer of all the worlds”. (10:10).
And they will say, “All praise is due to God, Who has guided us unto this. For we would certainly not have found the right path unless God had guided us! Indeed, our Sustainer’s Apostle has told us the truth!” and (a voice) will call out unto them, “This is the paradise which you have inherited by virtue of your past deeds.” (7:42).
No weariness shall ever touch them in this (state of bliss) and never shall they have to forego it. (15:48).
And neither shall they taste death thereafter having passed through their erstwhile death. (44:56).
…and the angels will come unto them from every gate (and will say), “Peace be upon you, because you have persevered!" How excellent then, this fulfillment in the hereafter. (13: 23-24).
…and there will be found all that the souls might desire, and (all that) the eyes might delight in. (43:71).
Verily, this - this indeed - is the triumph supreme. For the like of this, then let them labour, those who labour (in God’s way). (37: 61-62).
To that then, let all such aspire as (are willing to) aspire to things of high account. (83:26).
Oh Lord, Thy mercy we seek in everything, and thy pardon and forgiveness. Verily, You are the One who pardons and forgives. Grant us refuge Oh Lord, from the torture of hell and grant us too a safe entrance into heaven.
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