One thing certain about life is
death. The question that often troubles
the minds of humans is what lies beyond death? Often this question goes
unanswered when trying to reason it with science but Islam has plainly
elucidated the concept of life after death. In this regard, the concept of a
hereafter - a life beyond death, resurrection, and a Day of Reckoning come under
the subject of belief in the unseen. The only way in which man can come
to know anything of the unseen world is through divine revelation. Islam is a divine
religion. It’s a complete code of conduct and a perfect way of life. Muslims
believe that by living a good pious life in the world, they will be admitted to
heavens after death and if they lead a sinful life they will burn in the hell
fire forever. The concept of paradise cannot be fully grasped by a human mind.
The human is subjected to believe in what it sees and hears. Only through
complete faith in Allah and his revelation Quran, Muslim mind can perceive and
realize the vast notion of Paradise. Allah has placed in Quran several
descriptions of paradise. This article gives brief description about Paradise
in Islam. The bounties and beauty of
Heaven are immense. The Quran gives wonderful descriptions of what Allah has in store
for His righteous servants, those who obey and worship Him only. He explains to
them that they will have anything in paradise that they desire and more.
Food
In heaven
there will be everything a person can desire and delight in. There will be
never ending supply of many kinds of foods and drinks.
"Eat
and drink at ease for that which you have sent forth (good deeds) in days past!"
[Quran
69:24]
Wealth and Riches
No one will be poor in heaven. There will be an abundance of wealth and beauty in
Paradise.
"... They will be
adorned therein with bracelets of gold, and they will wear green garments of
fine silk and heavy brocade. They will recline therein on raised thrones. How
good [is] the recompense! How beautiful a couch [is there] to recline on!"
[Quran 18:31]
Sickness and Death
Holy
Prophet (PBUH) also specifies that a person will no longer have needs, sadness,
hatred or any other ill feelings in their hearts. Death does not exist in
heaven.
"Indeed may you be healthy and never be sick again, may you live and never
die again, may you be young and never grow feeble again, may you enjoy, and
never feel sorrow and regret again." [Saheeh Muslim]
Happiness
and Peace
The people of Paradise will never
have to hear fowl language or hateful speech again. They will dwell amongst
peaceful and good people and they will only hear good words of peace.
"They
will not hear therein ill speech or commission of sin. But only the saying of:
Peace! Peace!" [Quran 56:25-26]
This is just an overview of the
bounties of heaven. What actually lies
there is difficult to comprehend. The
eternal home of the believer is Paradise. A Muslim should work hard to obtain
it by doing good deeds, worship no one but Allah and live according to Islamic
teachings in this world.
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