The Garden (Paradise)

ONLY THE BELIEVERS WILL ENTER THE GARDEN

Those who believe in the Unseen and perform prayer and spend from what We have provided for them. Those who believe in what has been sent down to you and what was sent down before you, and are certain about the hereafter. They are the people guided by their Lord. They are the ones who have success. (Qur'an, 2:3-5)

And the Garden will be brought up close to those with heedfulness, not far away: 'This is what you were promised.It is for every careful penitent: those who fear the All-Merciful in the Unseen and come with a contrite heart. Enter it in peace. This is the Day of Timeless Eternity.' (Qur'an, 50:31-34)

Allah has bought from the believers their selves and their wealth in return for the Garden. They fight in the Way of Allah and they kill and are killed. It is a promise binding on Him in the Torah, the Gospel and the Qur'an and who is truer to his contract than Allah? Rejoice then in the bargain you have made. That is the great victory. (Qur'an, 9:111)

Allah has promised the men and women of the believers Gardens with rivers flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever, and fine dwellings in the Gardens of Eden. And Allah's good pleasure is even greater. That is the great victory. (Qur'an, 9:72)

But the truth is that if he is one of Those Brought Near. There is solace and sweetness and a Garden of Delight. And if he is one of the Companions of the Right. 'Peace be upon you!' from the Companions of the Right (Qur'an, 56:88-91)

These are Allah's limits. As for those who obey Allah and His Messenger, We will admit them into Gardens with rivers flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever. That is the Great Victory. (Qur'an, 4:13)

Whereas those who believe and do right actions, such people are the Companions of the Garden, remaining in it timelessly, for ever. (Qur'an, 2:82)

The forerunners—the first of the emigrants and the supporters—and those who have followed them in doing good: Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him. He has prepared Gardens for them with rivers flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever and ever. That is the great victory. (Qur'an, 9:100)

Those who guard against evil will be amid Gardens and Springs: (Qur'an, 15:45 )

HOW THE BELIEVERS ARE WELCOMED IN THE GARDEN

Gardens of Eden which they will enter, and all of their parents, wives and children who were righteous. Angels will enter in to welcome them from every gate: 'Peace be upon you because of your steadfastness! How wonderful is the Ultimate Abode!' (Qur'an,13:23-24)

Those the angels take in a virtuous state. They say, 'Peace be upon you! Enter the Garden for what you did.' (Qur'an,16:32)

Those who believed and did right actions will be admitted into Gardens with rivers flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever by the permission of their Lord. Their greeting there is 'Peace!' (Qur'an,14:23)

Enter them in peace, in complete security!' (Qur'an,15:46)

And those who have fear of their Lord will be driven to the Garden in companies and when they arrive there, finding its gates open,its custodians will say to them, 'Peace be upon you! You have done well so enter it timelessly, for ever.' (Qur'an, 39:73)

Such people will be repaid for their steadfastness with the Highest Paradise, where they will meet with welcome and with 'Peace'. (Qur'an, 25:75)

AN ETERNAL LIFE EXISTS THERE

Allah has prepared Gardens for them with rivers flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever. That is the great victory. (Qur'an, 9:89)

Remaining in them timelessly, for ever, with no desire to move away from them. (Qur'an, 18:108)

Allah will reward them for what they say with Gardens with rivers flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever. That is the recompense of the good-doers. (Qur'an, 5:85)

(O Muhammad!) Give the good news to those who believe and do right actions that they will have Gardens with rivers flowing under them. When they are given fruit there as provision, they will say, 'This is what we were given before.' But they were only given a simulation of it. They will have there spouses of perfect purity and will remain there timelessly, for ever. .(Qur'an, 2:25)

On the Day you see the men and women of the believers, with their light streaming out in front of them, and to their right: 'Good news for you today of Gardens with rivers flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever.That is the Great Victory.'(Qur'an, 57:12)

THERE IS THE GOOD PLEASURE AN CONTENTMENT OF ALLAH

Say, 'Shall I tell you of something better than that?' Those who guard against evil will have Gardens with their Lord, with rivers flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever, and purified wives, and the Pleasure of Allah. Allah sees His servants. (Qur'an, 3:15)

Allah has promised the men and women of the believers Gardens with rivers flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever, and fine dwellings in the Gardens of Eden. And Allah's good pleasure is even greater. That is the great victory. (Qur'an, 9:72)

Know that the life of this world is merely a game and a diversion and ostentation and a cause of boasting among yourselves and trying to outdo one another in wealth and children: like the plant-growth after rain which delights the cultivators, but then it withers and you see it turning yellow, and then it becomes broken stubble. In the hereafter there is terrible punishment but also forgiveness from Allah and His good pleasure. The life of this world is nothing but the enjoyment of delusion. (Qur'an, 57:20)

'O self at rest and at peace, return to your Lord, well-pleasing and well-pleased! Enter among My servants! Enter My Garden.' (Qur'an, 89:27-30)

Their reward is with their Lord: Gardens of Eden with rivers flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever and ever. Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him. That is for those who fear their Lord. (Qur'an, 98:8)

Those who believe and migrate and strive in the Way of Allah with their wealth and themselves have a higher rank with Allah. They are the ones who are victorious. (Qur'an, 9:20)

IT IS AS WIDE AS THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH

Race each other to forgiveness from your Lord and a Garden as wide as the heavens and the earth, prepared for the people who guard against evil. (Qur'an, 3:133)

Race each other to forgiveness from your Lord and to a Garden, whose breadth is like that of heaven and earth combined, made ready for those who believe in Allah and His Messengers. That is Allah's favour which He gives to those He wills. Allah's favour is indeed immense. (Qur'an, 57:21)

THERE IS GREAT WEALTH AND SPLENDOUR

Seeing them, you see delight and a great kingdom. (Qur'an, 76:20)

They will be reclining on couches lined with rich brocade, the fruits of the Gardens hanging close to hand. (Qur'an, 55:54)

THERE ARE RIVERS FLOWING

But as for those who believe and do right actions, We will admit them into Gardens with rivers flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever and ever. In them they will have spouses of perfect purity and We will admit them into cool, refreshing shade. (Qur'an, 4:57)

He will forgive you your wrong actions and admit you into Gardens with rivers flowing under them, and fine dwellings in the Gardens of Eden.That is the Great Victory. (Qur'an, 61:12)

An image of the Garden which is promised to those who guard against evil: in it there are rivers of water which will never spoil and rivers of milk whose taste will never change and rivers of wine, delightful to all who drink it, and rivers of honey of undiluted purity;in it they will have fruit of every kind and forgiveness from their Lord. Is that like those who will be in the Fire timelessly, for ever, with boiling water to drink which lacerates their bowels? (Qur'an, 47:15)

Blessed be He Who, if He wishes, will grant you better than that: Gardens with rivers flowing under them; and He will grant you Palaces. (Qur'an, 25:10)

THERE ARE SPRINGS FLOWING

In them are two clear flowing springs. (Qur'an, 55:50)

The people with heedfulness will be amid shade and fountains (Qur'an, 77:41)

In it there is a flowing spring called Salsabil. (Qur'an, 76:18)

THERE IS GREENERY EVERYWHERE

Shaded by spreading branches. (Qur'an, 55:48)

Of deep viridian green. (Qur'an, 55:64)

THERE ARE SHADY PLACES, COOL AND REFRESHING

But as for those who believe and do right actions, We will admit them into Gardens with rivers flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever and ever. In them they will have spouses of perfect purity and We will admit them into cool, refreshing shade. (Qur'an, 4:57)

Reclining in it on couches, they will experience there neither burning sun nor bitter cold. (Qur'an, 76:13)

And wide-spreading shade. (Qur'an, 56:30)

THEY DWELL IN NOBLE RESIDENCES AND
THE HIGH HALLS OF PARADISE

As for those who believe and do right actions, We will lodge them in lofty chambers in the Garden, with rivers flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever. How excellent is the reward of those who act (rightly). (Qur'an, 29:58)

Blessed be He Who, if He wishes, will grant you better than that: Gardens with rivers flowing under them; and He will grant you Palaces. (Qur'an, 25:10)

It is not your wealth or your children that will bring you near to Us— only in the case of people who believe and act rightly; such people will have a double recompense for what they did. They will be safe from all harm in the High Halls of Paradise. (Qur'an, 34:37)

But those who have fear of their Lord will have high-ceilinged Halls, and more such Halls built one above the other, and rivers flowing under them. That is Allah's promise. Allah does not break His promise. (Qur'an, 39:20)

THERE ARE RAISED COUCHES

Reclining in it on couches, they will experience there neither burning sun nor bitter cold. (Qur'an, 76:13)

On sumptuous woven couches. (Qur'an, 56:15)

On couches face to face. (Qur'an, 37:44)

And on elevated couches (Qur'an, 56:34)

THERE ARE QUILTS AND EXQUISITE BEDS

They will be reclining on beds lined with rich brocade, the fruits of the Gardens hanging close to hand. (Qur'an, 55:54)

Reclining on green quilts and exquisite rugs. (Qur'an, 55:76)

And lined-up cushions, and spread-out rugs. (Qur'an, 88:15-16)

THERE ARE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL
CLOTHES AND JEWELRY

And will reward them for their steadfastness with a Garden and with silk. (Qur'an, 76:12)

They will wear green garments of fine silk and rich brocade. They will be adorned with silver bracelets. And their Lord will give them a pure draught to drink. (Qur'an, 76:21)

But Allah will admit those who believe and do right actions into Gardens with rivers flowing under them where they will be adorned with gold bracelets and pearls, and where their clothing will be of silk. (Qur'an, 22:23)

They will enter Gardens of Eden where they will be adorned with gold bracelets and pearls, and where their clothing will be of silk. (Qur'an, 35:33)

THE FOODS AND BEVERAGES IN THE GARDEN

They will wear green garments of fine silk and rich brocade.They will be adorned with silver bracelets.And their Lord will give them a pure draught to drink. (Qur'an, 76:21)

They are given the choicest sealed wine to drink, whose seal is musk—let people with aspiration aspire to that! (Qur'an, 83:25-26)

And set-out goblets. (Qur'an, 88:14)

And an overflowing cup. (Qur'an, 78:34)

The truly good will drink from a cup mixed with the coolness of camphor, a spring from which Allah's servants will drink,making it gush forth at will abundantly. (Qur'an, 76:5-6)

A cup from a flowing spring passing round among them, as white as driven snow, delicious to those who drink, which has no headache in it and does not leave them stupefied. (Qur'an, 37:45-47)

Carrying goblets and decanters, and a cup from a flowing spring –, it does not give them any headache nor does it leave them stupefied. And any fruit they specify and any bird-meat they desire. (Qur'an, 56:18-21)

An image of the Garden which is promised to those who guard against evil: in it there are rivers of water which will never spoil and rivers of milk whose taste will never change and rivers of wine, delightful to all who drink it, and rivers of honey of undiluted purity;in it they will have fruit of every kind and forgiveness from their Lord. Is that like those who will be in the Fire timelessly, for ever, with boiling water to drink which lacerates their bowels? (Qur'an, 47:15)

Its shading branches will droop down over them, its ripe fruit hanging ready to be picked. Vessels of silver and goblets of pure crystal will be passed round among them, crystalline silver— they have measured them very exactly. They will be given there a cup to drink mixed with the warmth of ginger. (Qur'an, 76:14-17)

Gardens and grape vines. (Qur'an, 78:32)

In them are fruits and date-palms and pomegranates. (Qur'an, 55:68)

Amid thornless lote-trees and fruit-laden acacias. (Qur'an, 56:28-29)

And fruits in abundance never failing, unrestricted. (Qur'an, 56:32-33)

Sweet fruits and high honour. (Qur'an, 37:42)

THOSE IN THE GARDEN WILL HAVE THERE EVERYTHING THEY WANT

You will see the wrongdoers afraid of what they have earned, when it is about to land right on top of them, whereas those who believe and do right actions will be in the lush Meadows of the Gardens. They will have whatever they wish for with their Lord. That is the great favour. (Qur'an, 42:22)

Platters and cups of gold will passed around among them and they will have there all that their hearts desire and their eyes find delight in. You will remain in it timelessly, for ever. (Qur'an, 43:71)

They will say, 'Praise be to Allah Who has fulfilled His promise to us and made us the inheritors of this land, letting us settle in the Garden wherever we want.How excellent is the wage of those who work!' (Qur'an, 39:74)

They will not hear the slightest hint of it and they will remain there timelessly, for ever, among everything their selves desire. (Qur'an, 21:102)

They will have there everything they want and with Us there is still more. (Qur'an, 50:35)

THEY WILL HAVE A GREAT BLESSING THERE

In Gardens of Delight. (Qur'an, 37:43)

Some faces on that Day will be radiant. (Qur'an, 88:8)

A LIFE FULL OF DELIGHT AND REPOSE

He will admit them by an entrance which is pleasing to them. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Forbearing. (Qur'an, 22:59)

He will have a very pleasant life (Qur'an, 69:21)

Except for those who repent and believe and act rightly. They will enter the Garden and they will not be wronged in any way: (Qur'an, 19:60)

Some faces on that Day will be radiant, well-pleased with their efforts (Qur'an, 88:8-9)

As for those who believed and did right actions, they will be made joyful in a verdant meadow. (Qur'an, 30:15)

Faces that Day will be radiant, gazing at their Lord. (Qur'an, 75:22-23)

So Allah has safeguarded them from the evil of that Day and has made them meet with radiance and pure joy. (Qur'an, 76:11)

You will recognise in their faces the radiance of delight. (Qur'an, 83:24)

And return to his family joyfully. (Qur'an, 84:9)

THERE IS SERENITY

It is not your wealth or your children that will bring you near to Us— only in the case of people who believe and act rightly; such people will have a double recompense for what they did. They will be safe from all harm in the High Halls of Paradise. (Qur'an, 34:37)

THERE IS NO HATRED OR ANIMOSITY

We will strip away any rancour in their hearts— brothers, resting on couches face-to-face. (Qur'an, 15:47)

We will strip away any rancour in their hearts. Rivers will flow under them and they will say, 'Praise be to Allah Who has guided us to this! We would not have been guided, had Allah not guided us. The Messengers of our Lord came with the Truth.' It will be proclaimed to them: 'This is your Garden which you have inherited for what you did.' (Qur'an, 7:43)

THERE IS NO PRATTLING AND FALSEHOOD THERE

They will hear no prattling in it nor any word of wrong. All that is said is, 'Peace! Peace!' (Qur'an, 56:25-26)

Where they will hear no prattle and no lying (Qur'an, 78:35)

Where no prattle is ever heard. (Qur'an, 88:11)

THERE IS NO WEARINESS AND DULLNESS THERE

He Who has lodged us, out of His favour, in the Abode of Permanence where no weariness or fatigue affects us.' (Qur'an, 35:35)

They will not be affected by any tiredness there and they will never be made to leave. (Qur'an, 15:48)

THERE IS NO FEAR AND GRIEF THERE

Those with faith, those who are Jews, and the Christians and Sabaeans, all who believe in Allah and the Last Day and act rightly, will have their reward with their Lord. They will feel no fear and will know no sorrow. (Qur'an, 2:62)

Delighting in the favour Allah has bestowed on them, rejoicing over those they left behind who have not yet joined them, feeling no fear and knowing no sorrow. (Qur'an, 3:170)

They will say, 'Praise be to Allah Who has removed all sadness from us. Truly our Lord is Ever-Forgiving, Ever-Thankful. (Qur'an, 35:34)

Children of Adam! If Messengers come to you from among yourselves, recounting My Signs to you, those who guard against evil and put things right, will feel no fear and will know no sorrow. (Qur'an, 7:35)

IN IT ARE GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL MAIDENS

We have brought maidens into being and made them purest virgins, devoted, passionate, of like age. (Qur'an, 56:35-37)

(O Muhammad!) Give the good news to those who believe and do right actions that they will have Gardens with rivers flowing under them. When they are given fruit there as provision, they will say, 'This is what we were given before.' But they were only given a simulation of it. They will have there spouses of perfect purity and will remain there timelessly, for ever. (Qur'an, 2:25)

There will be dark-eyed maidens with them, with eyes reserved for them alone. (Qur'an, 37:48)

And dark-eyed maidens like hidden pearls. (Qur'an, 56:22-23)

So it will be. We will marry them to dark-eyed maidens. (Qur'an, 44:54)

In them are sweet, lovely maidens. So which of your Lord's blessings do you both then deny? Dark-eyed, secluded in cool pavilions. (Qur'an, 55:70-72)

THE PEOPLE OF THE GARDEN ARE YOUNG

Ageless youths will circulate among them, serving them.Seeing them, you would think them scattered pearls. (Qur'an, 76:19)

And made them purest virgins, devoted, passionate, of like age. (Qur'an, 56:36-37)

THOSE WHO ENTER IT HAVE TRIUMPHED

Every self will taste death. You will be paid your wages in full on the Day of Rising. Anyone who is distanced from the Fire and admitted to the Garden has triumphed. The life of this world is just the enjoyment of delusion. (Qur'an, 3:185)

He will forgive you, your wrong actions and admit you into Gardens with rivers flowing under them, and fine dwellings in the Gardens of Eden. That is the Great Victory. (Qur'an, 61:12)

But those who believe and do right actions will have Gardens with rivers flowing under them.That is the Great Victory. (Qur'an, 85:11)

On the Day you see the men and women of the believers, with their light streaming out in front of them, and to their right: 'Good news for you today of Gardens with rivers flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever.That is the Great Victory.'(Qur'an, 57:12)