Successful Believer:

Surah Al-Mu'minun (The Believers)

In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful

1. Successful indeed are the believers.

2. Those who offer their Salât (prayers) with all solemnity and full submissiveness.

3. And those who turn away from Al-Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk, falsehood, and all that Allâh has forbidden).

4. And those who pay the Zakât .

5. And those who guard their chastity (i.e. private parts, from illegal sexual acts)

6. Except from their wives or (the captives and slaves) that their right hands possess, for then, they are free from blame;

7. But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors;

8. Those who are faithfully true to their Amanât (all the duties which Allâh has ordained, honesty, moral responsibility and trusts etc.) and to their covenants;

9. And those who strictly guard their (five compulsory congregational) Salawât (prayers) (at their fixed stated hours).

10. These are indeed the inheritors.

11. Who shall inherit the Firdaus (Paradise). They shall dwell therein forever.

12. And indeed We created man (Adam) out of an extract of clay (water and earth).

13. Thereafter We made him (the offspring of Adam) as a Nutfah (mixed drops of the male and female sexual discharge) (and lodged it) in a safe lodging (womb of the woman).

14. Then We made the Nutfah into a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood), then We made the clot into a little lump of flesh, then We made out of that little lump of flesh bones, then We clothed the bones with flesh, and then We brought it forth as another creation. So blessed be Allâh, the Best of creators.

15. After that, surely, you will die.

16. Then (again), surely, you will be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection.

17. And indeed We have created above you seven heavens (one over the other), and We are never unaware of the creation.

 

 

70 Ways To Earn Rewards from Allah

1. Repentance done sincerely for Allah: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Allah will forgive the sins of anybody who repents before the sun rises from the west (i.e., a major sign for the Day of Judgment)." (Muslim) He (peace be upon him) also said: "Allah accepts the repentance of His slaves until the time of their death (i.e., when the soul is departing)." (Tirmidhi)

2. 'Umrah during Ramadan: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Performing 'Umrah during it (Ramadan) is like performing Hajj with me." (Bukhari & Muslim)

3. Recitation of the Quran: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Recite the Quran, for it will intercede for you (with Allah) on the Day of Judgment." (Muslim)

4. Learning and teaching the Quran: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "The best amongst you is the one who learns the Quran and teaches it to others." (Bukhari)

5. The Mention of Allah: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Shall I not tell you about the best of your deeds, the most pure (i.e., righteous and sincere) of them to your Creator, that which will entitle you to the highest ranks, which is better for you than donating gold and silver for the sake of Allah, which is better than fighting your enemies in Jihad where you kill them or they kill you (i.e., you become martyrs)?" The people replied: "Yes, O Messenger of Allah." So He (peace be upon him) said: "The mention of Allah." (Tirmidhi)

6. Seeking Allah's forgiveness: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "For he who always seeks the forgiveness of Allah, Allah will relieve him from all adversities, make a way out for him from all hardships and provide him from means which he could never have expected." (Nasa'i)

7. Performing complete and proper ablution: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whosoever performs a complete and proper ablution, sins will leave his body – even from under his nails." (Muslim)

8. Supplicating between the Adhan and Iqamah: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Supplication between the Adhan and Iqamah is not rejected." So people asked: "What should we ask for?" He (peace be upon him) replied: "Ask Allah for His forgiveness." (Tirmidhi)

9. Performing the five daily prayers: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "There is no Muslim who, at the time of prayer, performs ablution properly, then performs the prayer in humility before Allah and perfects its pillars; except that this will expiate all his past minor sins. This is for every prayer throughout his life." (Muslim)

10. Offering Fajr and 'Asr prayers promptly: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever performs the two cool prayers (i.e., 'Asr and Fajr) on time will enter Paradise." (Bukhari)

11. Supplicating during the virtuous time on Fridays: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "There is a virtuous time every Friday; never does a Muslim supplicate during it except that Allah grants him what he asks for." (Bukhari & Muslim)

12. Reciting chapter Al-Kahf from the Quran on Fridays: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever recites chapter Al-Kahf on a Friday will have a light (i.e., will be guided) between it and the next Friday." (Nasa'i)

13. Going to the mosque: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever goes to the mosque to pray and returns; Allah will make a dwelling for him in Paradise for every time he goes (and every time he comes back)." (Bukhari & Muslim)

14. Praying in congregation: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Praying in congregation is twenty seven multiples higher in reward than praying alone ." (Bukhari & Muslim)

15. Offering supererogatory prayers: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Allah will build a dwelling in Paradise for anyone who prays twelve supererogatory rak`ah daily in addition to the compulsory prayers." (Muslim)

16. Offering funeral prayers: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whosoever attends a funeral and prays over the dead receives a reward equal to a Qiraat, and whosoever was also present at the burial receives a reward equal to two Qiraat." So people asked: "What is a Qiraat?" He (peace be upon him) replied: "It is equal to twice the size of the greatest mountain (i.e. Uhud)." (Bukhari & Muslim)

17. Women praying at home: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Do not deprive women from praying in the houses of Allah (i.e., the mosques) but praying at home is better for them (in reward)." (Abu Dawud)

18. Supplications after prayer: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Allah will forgive the sins, even if they were as much as the foam of the sea, for anyone who exalts Allah thirty-three times saying 'Subhan Allah', praises Him thirty-three times saying 'Al-hamdulillah' and glorifies Him thirty-three times saying 'Allahu Akbar', and then completes the supplications to be one hundred by saying: 'None has the right to be worshipped except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belong sovereignty and praise, and He is over all things Omnipotent.' " (Muslim)

19. Thanking Allah after eating or drinking: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Allah is pleased with the slave who thanks Him after eating or drinking (When Allah is pleased with a slave He forgives his sins)." (Muslim)

20. Zakat Al-Fitr: Ibn 'Abbas said: "The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) made Zakat Al-Fitr obligatory as a means of purifying the fasting person from idle talk and foul language and feeding the poor. It is accepted as Zakat from whoever pays it before the ('Eid) prayer, and as a (simple) charity from whoever pays it after that." (Abu Dawud)

21. Optional charity: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Charity wipes out sins as water extinguishes fire." (Tirmidhi)

22. Paying charity secretly: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Righteous deeds protect a person from an evil end; a charity spent in secret extinguishes Allah's wrath; and maintaining good ties of kinship increases ones lifespan." (Tabarani)

23. Spreading the Islamic salutation (of salaam): The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "O people! Spread the salaam; maintain good ties with kin; and pray at night while people are sleeping, then you will enter Paradise peacefully." (Tirmidhi)

24. Removing harmful objects from people's way: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "I saw a man enjoying himself in Paradise (simply) because he removed from a road a tree that used to harm people." (Muslim)

25. Dutifulness to parents: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "What a loss is for him! What a loss is for him! What a loss is for him!" Someone asked: "Who, O Allah's Messenger?" He replied: "He whose parents reach old age, either one or both of them, and he does not use their presence (by being good to them, etc.) to cause him to enter Paradise." (Muslim)

26. The wife's obedience to her husband: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "If a woman prays the five obligatory daily prayers, fasts the month of Ramadan, guards her private parts (from adultery and fornication), and is obedient to her husband, she will be able to enter Paradise from any of its gates." (Ibn Hibban)

27. Earning lawfully: The Prophet (peace be upon him) was asked about the best earnings, he replied: "Those which a man earns by his hands, or any other lawfully earned money." (Hakim)

28. Providing for ones family: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "If a man provides for his family hoping for the reward, it will be counted as charity for him." (Bukhari & Muslim)

29. Providing for widows and the needy: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "One who provides for widows and the poor is like one who fights Jihad for the sake of Allah (in reward)." He (peace be upon him) added: "(He is) like one who prays at night without tiring and one who fasts continuously." (Bukhari)

30. Nurturing the orphan: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "I and the one who nurtures an orphan will be like this in Paradise (then he joined his index and middle fingers together)." (Bukhari)

31. Stroking the head of an orphan: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said in reply to a man who complained about the hardness of his own heart: "Stroke the head of an orphan and feed the needy." (Ahmad)

32. Fulfilling people's needs: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "It better for one of you to fulfill the need of his brother (in Islam) than residing for I'tikaf in my mosque for two months." (Hakim)

33. Visiting Muslims: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Prophets will be in Paradise, the truthful will be in Paradise, and those who visit their Muslim brothers purely for the sake of Allah will be in Paradise." (Tabarani)

34. Visiting the sick: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "When a Muslim visits his sick brother, he never ceases to be in a Khurfah of paradise until he returns." He was asked: "What is a Khurfah?" He (peace be upon him) replied: "Its fruits." (Muslim)

35. Maintaining ties with those who sever them: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Al-wasil (i.e., one who maintains ties) is not the one who recompenses the good done to him by his relatives, but Al-wasil is the one who keeps good relations with those relatives who sever the bond of kinship with him."

36. Cheering up Muslims: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "On the Day of Resurrection, Allah will cheer up (by His forgiveness) He who cheers up his fellow Muslim." (Tabarani)

37. Easing matters for those in hardship: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Allah will make matters easy in the Hereafter for he who eases hardship for a Muslim." (Muslim)

38. Being kind and merciful to the weak: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Allah will be merciful with those who are merciful with others; be merciful with those on the earth, and the One above the heavens will be merciful with you." (Tirmidhi)

39. Reconciling between people: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Should I not tell you of a deed that is a rank higher than fasting, praying and spending in charity?" People replied: "Indeed, O messenger of Allah" He (peace be upon him) replied: "Reconciling between people." (Abu Dawud)

40. Having good manners: When The Prophet (peace be upon him) was asked about which act leads people to enter Paradise the most, he replied: "Piety and good manners." (Tirmidhi)

41. Being bashful: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Bashfulness is a part of faith, and faith leads to Paradise." (Ahmad)

42. Truthfulness: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Be truthful, as truthfulness leads to virtue, and virtue leads to Paradise." (Bukhari)

43. Forgiveness and controlling anger: Allah says what means: "And march forth in the way (which leads) to forgiveness from your Lord and Paradise as wide as are the Heavens and the Earth, prepared for the pious. Those who spend (in Allah's cause) in prosperity and in adversity, who repress anger and who pardon men; verily, Allah loves the good- doers." (Aali-'Imraan:133-134)

44. Shaking hands: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Never do two Muslims shake hands except that their sins are forgiven before they depart." (Abu Dawud)

45. Having a cheerful face: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Do not undermine any kind deed, even if it is to meet your Muslim brother with a cheerful face." (Muslim)

46. Leniency during trade: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "May Allah have mercy upon the one who is easy when he buys and easy when he disputes (i.e., forgives easily)." (Bukhari)

47. Lowering one's gaze: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said that Allah says: "A lustful look is like a poisoned arrow of Satan; whoever refrains from it out of fear from Me, I will replace it with belief whose sweetness he will find in his heart." (Tabarani)

48. Enjoining good and forbidding evil: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever sees an evil should stop it with his hands; if he is unable to do so, then with his tongue; if he is unable to do that, then with his heart (by hating it), and this is the lowest level of belief." (Bukhari)

49. Attending virtuous gatherings: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Never do a group of people gather to mention Allah the Almighty, except that they will be surrounded with angels; the mercy of Allah will descend upon them, tranquility will shade them and Allah will mention them (with pride) in front of the angels." (Muslim)

50. Guarding one's tongue: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever guarantees (i.e., restrains) what is between his two jaws (i.e., the tongue), and what is between his legs (i.e., the private parts), I will guarantee him Paradise." (Muslim)

51. Guiding people to virtue: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Every good done to others is a charity, and the one who guides to a good deed gets the same reward as the one who performs the good deed." (Bukhari & Muslim)

52. Calling people to the religion of Allah: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "One who calls people towards guidance gains the same reward (from Allah) as those who follow him, without their reward being reduced." (Muslim)

53. Concealing people's faults: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever conceals others' faults in this life; Allah will conceal his faults on the Day of Resurrection." (Muslim)

54. Perseverance: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Never is a Muslim is afflicted with a calamity, sadness, worry, harm, or hardship - even a prick of a thorn - except that Allah, will expiate his sins (due to this)." (Bukhari)

55. Expiation of a gathering: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever sits in a gathering and commits bad deeds (i.e., speech) in it; then says before he stands up to leave: 'Subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdika, ash- hadu allaa ilaaha illaa ant, astaghfiruka wa atoobu ilayk,' Allah will forgive that which he committed during the gathering." (Tirmidhi)

56. Rearing daughters: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "He who has three daughters, and he shelters them, provides for them and is merciful to them, will definitely be admitted into Paradise." (Ahmad)

57. Kindness to animals: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "A man saw a dog panting and eating mud out of thirst; so the man used his shoe to give the dog some water from a well. Allah appreciated this action and admitted him into Paradise." (Bukhari)

58. Not asking anything of people: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whosoever guarantees me that he will not ask people for anything, I can guarantee him Paradise." (Bukhari)

59. Exalting Allah: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whosoever says: 'Subhan Allah wa bihamdih' one hundred times a day, Allah will forgive his sins even if they were as great as the foam of the sea." (Bukhari & Muslim)

60. Charity with continuous benefit: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "When a son of Adam dies, he ceases to gain (additional) benefit from his deeds except from three: a charity that is continuous in benefit, beneficial knowledge and a righteous child that supplicates for him." (Muslim)

61. Giving charity from the husband's wealth: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "If a woman spends from the wealth of her house without causing harm (to her family), she will get the reward of what she spent and her husband also gets a reward because he earned it. (Moreover) the one who is entrusted with money gets the same reward (of spending it), without any of them (the wife and the entrusted) decreasing the rewards of the others." (Bukhari)

62. Honesty in trade: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "When two people trade, they have the choice (to proceed with or stop the transaction), so if they are honest and clarify (e.g., defects in their merchandise) their trade will be blessed, but if they lie and conceal (defects) there will be no blessing in their trade." (Bukhari)

63. Relieving Muslims: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whosoever relieves another Muslim of any hardship, Allah will relieve him from one of the hardships of the Day of Resurrection." (Muslim)

64. Assisting people: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Every day, charity is due from each of your joints; assisting a man to mount his beast or helping him load his luggage on it is a charity." (Bukhari)

65. Intercession to fulfill people's needs: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Intercede (to fulfill people's needs) and you will be rewarded." (Bukhari)

66. Supplicating for parents: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Allah the Almighty and Exalted will raise the rank of the righteous slave in Paradise, then the slave will ask: 'O Allah! How did I attain this rank?' Allah will reply, 'By virtue of your child's supplication for your forgiveness.' " (Ahmad)

67. Supplicating for Muslims in their absence: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whenever a Muslim supplicates for his Muslim brother in his absence, an angel says: 'You will get the same (as you supplicated for).' " (Muslim)

68. Immediately following up a sin with a good deed: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Fear Allah wherever you are, and follow up a sin with a good deed, it will eradicate it - and deal with people kindly." (Ahmad)

69. Defending Muslims in their absence: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Whosoever defends his Muslim brother in his absence, Allah will keep the Hellfire away from his face on the Day of Resurrection." (Tirmidhi)

70. Being fair between people: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Every day that the sun rises, charity is due from each of your joints, and being fair between people is a charity." (Bukhari)

 

Some of the Bounties which Allah has prepared for the Believers in Paradise

 

Allah, the Exalted, says:

"Truly, the Muttaqun (the pious and righteous persons) will be amidst Gardens and water-springs (Jannah). (It will be said to them): `Enter therein (Jannah), in peace and security.' And We shall remove from their breasts any deep feeling of bitterness (that they may have). (So they will be like) brothers facing each other on thrones. No sense of fatigue shall touch them, nor shall they (ever) be asked to leave it.'' (15:45-48)

"(It will be said to the believers of Islamic Monotheism): `My slaves! No fear shall be on you this Day, nor shall you grieve. (You) who believed in Our Ayat (proofs, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) and were Muslims (i.e., who submit totally to Allah's Will, and believe in the Oneness of Allah). Enter Jannah, you and your wives, in happiness.' Trays of gold and cups will be passed round them; (there will be) therein all that inner-selves could desire, and all that eyes could delight in and you will abide therein forever. This is the Jannah which you have been made to inherit because of your deeds which you used to do (in the life of the world). Therein for you will be fruits in plenty, of which you will eat (as you desire).'' (43:68-73)

"Verily, the Muttaqun (the pious), will be in place of security (Jannah). Among Gardens and springs. Dressed in fine silk and (also) in thick silk, facing each other. So (it will be). And We shall marry them to Hur (fair females) with wide, lovely eyes. They will call therein for every kind of fruit in peace and security. They will never taste death therein except the first death (of this world), and He will save them from the torment of the blazing Fire. As a bounty from your Rubb! That will be the supreme success!'' (44:51-57)

"Verily, Al-Abrar (the pious and righteous) will be in Delight (Jannah). On thrones, looking (at all things). You will recognise in their faces the brightness of delight. They will be given to drink of pure sealed wine. The last thereof (that wine) will be the smell of musk, and for this let (all) those strive who want to strive (i.e., hasten earnestly to the obedience of Allah). It (that wine) will be mixed with Tasnim. A spring whereof drink those nearest to Allah.'' (83:22-28)

Allah, the Exalted, says:

"Verily, those who believe and do deeds of righteousness, their Rubb will guide them through their Faith; under them will flow rivers in the Gardens of Delight (Jannah). Their way of request therein will be Subhanaka Allahumma (Glory to You, O Allah!) and Salam (peace, safety from evil) will be their greetings therein (Jannah)! and the close of their request will be: Al-hamdu lillahi Rabbil-`Alamin [All the praises and thanks are to Allah, the Rubb of `Alamin (mankind, jinn and all that exists)].'' (10:9,10)

Hadiths:  

1880. Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "The inhabitants of Jannah will eat and drink therein, but they will not have to pass excrement, to blow their noses or to urinate. Their food will be digested producing belch which will give out a smell like that of musk. They will be inspired to declare the freedom of Allah from imperfection and proclaim His Greatness as easily as you breathe.''
[Muslim].

Commentary:  Belching the vapours of musk means that after meals one would not feel heaviness and acidity. On the other hand, the belch will give out scented air, and the food will be digested by it. There will be no excrement or urine there.

Secondly, recitation of Allah's Name will ever remain on their tongues without the least effort like the way we breathe, without any effort whatsoever. In other words the food in Jannah would be so light and fine that there would be no disagreeable urine excrement. On the other hand, there will only be fine smell like that of musk.

 

1881. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Allah, the Exalted, has said: `I have prepared for my righteous slaves what no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and the mind of no man has conceived.' If you wish, recite:

`No person knows what is kept hidden for them of joy as a reward for what they used to do.''' (32:17)
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary: About the gifts and pleasures of Jannah, here a Hadith has been stated in the Words of Allah. The subject matter is confirmed from the Verse of the Qur'an given in the text of the Hadith.

 

1882. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "The first group (of people) to enter Jannah will be shining like the moon on a full-moon night. Then will come those who follow them who will be like the most shining planet in the sky. They will not stand in need of urinating or relieving of nature or of spitting or blowing their noses. Their combs will be of gold and their sweat will smell like musk; in their censers the aloes-wood will be used. Their wives will be large eyed maidens. All men will be alike in the form of their father `Adam, sixty cubits tall.''

Another narration is: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Their utensils will be of gold, their perspiration will smell like musk; everyone of them will have two wives; the marrow of the bones of the wives' legs will be seen through the flesh out of excessive beauty. They (i.e., the people of Jannah) will neither have difference, nor enmity (hatred) amongst themselves; their hearts will be as if one heart, and they will be glorifying Allah in the morning and in the afternoon.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary:
1. The people in the Jannah would be similar in shape and height, etc. There would be no differences between them. It won't be that one person is beautiful and the other ugly or one is fair in colour and the other is black. This is one view. The other view is that they would be similar in being good mannered and the desirable and loving disposition. They will be on the highest pedestal of ethics, etiquette, politeness and morality. None of them would be immoral, discourteous or ill-tempered.

2. Everyone there would have two wives. They would either be from the houris or from the humans. The narration, which claims that every one would have seventy-two wives has a weak chain of narrators. However, in one narration of At-Tirmidhi which has been claimed to be Sahih, it is stated that a martyr would get seventy-two wives. (At-Tirmidhi, Chapter about the Superiority of Jihad). Then the saying, "One would get in the Jannah what he wants'' may also be considered and so the possibility of more than two wives cannot be denied.

3. Hur is the plural of Howra  It means white and pink. So it is said that one would be bewildered to see their beauty. `Ein  is the plural of `Aina' It means one having large eyes like a deer. In another narration it is said that if any one of them just peeps towards our earth, the whole space would be filled with scent and all the space would be lighted. Her sheet of cloth used to cover the head and the bosom would be so precious that its cost would exceed this whole material earth. (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Book of Jihad, Chapter about Houri).

 

1883. Al-Mughirah bin Shu`bah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Musa (Moses) (PBUH) asked his Rubb: `Who amongst the inhabitants of Jannah will be the lowest in rank?' He said: `It will be a person who will be admitted into Jannah last of all when all the dwellers of Jannah have entered Jannah. It will be said to him: Enter Jannah. But he will say: O my Rubb! How should I enter while the people have settled in their apartments and taken their shares? It will be said to him: Will you be satisfied and pleased if you have a kingdom like that of a monarch of the world? He will say: I will be content, my Rubb. Allah will say: For you is that, and like that and like that and like that and like that. He will say at the fifth time: I am well-pleased, my Rubb. Allah will say: It is for you and ten times more like it. You will have whatever your soul desires and whatever your eyes could delight in. He will say: I am well-pleased, my Rubb.' Musa (PBUH) said: `Who will be of the highest rank in Jannah.' Allah said: `They are those whom I chose and I established their honour with My Own Hand. I attest with My Seal that they will be blessed with such bounties as no eye has seen, no ear has heard and no human mind has perceived.'''
[Muslim].

Commentary:  This Hadith highlights Allah's unbounded Mercy and Bounty upon His slaves in Jannah although they do not deserve all that.

 

1884. `Abdullah bin Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "I know of the last of the inhabitants of the Hell to be taken out from there and the last one to enter Jannah. He is a man who will come out of the Fire, crawling on all fours. Allah, the Rubb of glory and honour will say to him: `Go and enter Jannah.' He will go to it and think that it is full up. He will then come back and say: `O my Rubb, it is full up.' Allah  will say to him: `Go and enter Jannah.' He will again go to it and think that it is full up. So he will turn back. Allah will again say: `Go and enter Jannah. For you have what is equal to ten times the world.' He will say: `Are You making fun of me while You are the King?'' At this I (i.e., the narrator) saw the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) laugh till his premolars were visible and he said, "Such man will be the last dweller of Jannah in its lowest rank.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary:  The general habit of the Prophet (PBUH) was just to smile. But while telling about the gifts and honours about an ordinary person in Jannah, he could not help laughing in a manner that his molars became visible. The person on the lowest pedestal in Jannah will be given ten times better things and gifts that could he had on this earth. May Allah admit us into Jannah in His Mercy. Amin.

 

1885. Abu Musa (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "In Jannah the believer will have a tent made of a single hollowed pearl of which the length will be sixty miles in the sky. The believer will have his wives with him and he will visit them and they will not be able to see one another.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

 

1886. Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "There is a tree in Jannah that is so huge that if a rider of a swift horse has to cover its distance from one end to another in one hundred years, he will not be able to do so.''

Another narration from Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) is: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "A rider will not be able to cross its (the tree's) shade even after travelling for one hundred years.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Commentary:  The horse referred to in the Hadith in described in the Arabic text as `Mudhammar' i.e., a specially trained and well-looked after horse. Such a horse is first fattened by supplying it with large quantities of food. Then slowly the quantity of food given to it is decreased and it is made to sweat in a hot room until it loses weight and thus, becomes fit for running.

The Arabic word "dhil" translated here as `shade,' in fact, refers to the expansiveness and vastness of the tree. It does not necessarily mean shade in the ordinary sense, as there will be no sun or heat there. Here the expansiveness and vastness of the trees of Jannah has been mentioned. Allah can do what He likes and create whatever He likes.

 

1887. Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "The dwellers of Jannah will look at those in the upper abodes above them as you look at a shining star which remains in the eastern or western horizon; such will be the difference in superiority which some of them have over others.'' The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) was asked: "Will those be the dwellings of the Prophets which no one else will be able to reach?'' He (PBUH) replied, "Yes, but by Him in Whose Hand my soul is! men who believed in Allah and acknowledged the truthfulness of the Messengers will reach them.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary:  In Jannah, people will have different grades according to the strength of their Belief and love of Allah. Some people will be on a position near that of the Prophets. May Allah grant us such lofty places. Amin.

 

1888. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "A space in Jannah equal to the distance between the middle and the end of a bow will be better than all that upon which the sun rises and sets.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary: Just a very small -- a wee bit of a place in the Jannah is better than the whole world, as this world would soon come to an end while Jannah will be eternal.

 

1889. Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "In Jannah there is a market to which the people will come every Friday. The northern wind will blow and shower fragrance on their faces and clothes and, consequently, it will enhance their beauty and loveliness. They will then return to their wives who will also have increased in their beauty and loveliness, and their families will say to them: `We swear by Allah that you have been increased in beauty and loveliness since leaving us.' Thereupon they will reply: `We swear by Allah that you have also been increased in beauty and loveliness since we left you.'''
[Muslim].

Commentary:  Bazaar refers to a place of gathering, where everything will be available, free of cost. Similarly, Jumu`ah means that people will gather there for a time period equal to that of Jumu`ah, as there will be no sun, nor night and day. Another speciality of Jannah is that the beauty and charm of men and women will go on increasing and so the love and affection between husbands and wives will also keep on progressing and increasing. It will be just the opposite of what happens here in this world.

 

1890. Sahl bin Sa`d (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "The dwellers of Jannah will see the upper abodes of Jannah as you see the stars in the sky.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary:  See the Commentary on Hadith No. 1887

 

1891. Sahl bin Sa`d (May Allah be pleased with him) said: I was in the company of the Prophet (PBUH). He gave a description of Jannah and concluded with these words, "There will be bounties which no eye has seen, no ear has heard and no human heart has ever perceived.'' He (PBUH) then recited this Verse:

"Their sides forsake their beds, to invoke their Rubb in fear and hope, and they spend (in charity in Allah's Cause) out of what We have bestowed on them. No person knows what is kept hidden for them of joy...'' (32:16,17)
[Al-Bukhari].

Commentary:  The bliss of Jannah which has been mentioned in the narrations of the Prophet (PBUH) have also been alluded to in the above mentioned Ayat of the Noble Qur'an. That is why the Hadith is considered to be the authorized commentary of the Qur'an. It is commentary without which it is not possible to grasp the real meaning of the Qur'an.

 

1892. Abu Sa`id and Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "When the dwellers of Jannah enter Jannah, an announcer will call: (You have a promise from Allah that) you will live therein and you will never die; you will stay healthy therein and you will never fall ill; you will stay young and you will never become old; you will be under a constant bliss and you will never feel miserable.''
[Muslim].

Commentary:  We live in this world according to our life span but we never know when this life may come to an end. Youth is a fleeting experience and with the passage of time it turns into old age. One cannot even be sure about the ease in this life. Any time one may land into hardships. In short, nothing is constant in this world.

In Jannah, however, everything will be permanent. Life will be without any danger of death, there will be health without any risk of disease. There will be happiness and bliss without any fear of aging. Everywhere there will be happiness, ease, comfort, enjoyment without any pain, worry, hardship or distress.

 

1893. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "The lowest place of any of you in Jannah will be that Allah will tell him to express his wish. He will wish and wish again. Allah will then ask him: `Have you expressed your wish?' He will answer: `Yes, I have.' Allah will say: `You will have what you have wished for and the like thereof along with it.'''
[Muslim].

 

1894. Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Allah, the Rubb of honour and glory, will say to the inhabitants of Jannah: `O inhabitants of Jannah!' They will respond: `Here we are! At Your service, O our Rubb. All good is in Your Hand!' He will ask them: `Are you pleased?' They will reply: `Why should we not be pleased, O Rubb, when You have given us what You have not given to any of Your creatures?' Allah will say: `Shall I not give you something better than that?' They will ask: `O Rubb! What can be better than that?' Allah will say: `I shall bestow My Pleasure upon you and I shall never be displeased with you.'''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary:  The declaration about Allah being pleased with the dwellers of Jannah will certainly be the greatest of the boons and rewards of Jannah.

 

1895. Jarir bin `Abdullah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: We were sitting with the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) when he looked at the full moon and observed, "You shall see your Rubb in the Hereafter as you are seeing this moon; and you will not feel the slightest inconvenience in seeing Him.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Commentary:  Just as when we witness the moon there is no problem, no rush or troublesome gathering of people and no pushing of one another, the pious will see Allah without any trouble or difficulty. How shall we see Him, we cannot describe this even by any instance or parable. In Surat Ash-Shu`ra', Verse 11, it is said that there is nothing like Him. However, we cannot see Him in this world with these worldly eyes. The reason is that, as Imam Malik says, these eyes are just temporary and they cannot bear the Sight of Allah. This is why the research scholars claim that the Prophet (PBUH) did not actually see Allah during his journey to the heavens; he only talked to Allah by way of Revelation. The saying of `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) also proves this contention. However, it would be possible to see Allah in Jannah as everything there will be eternal and indestructible. Similar will be the case with the sight and eyes which will be provided to us there. Such eyes would have the power to see Allah.

 

1896. Suhaib (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "When the inhabitants of Jannah enter Jannah, Allah, the Glorious and Exalted, will say to them: `Do you wish me to give you anything more?' They will reply: `Have You not made our faces bright? Have You not brought us into Jannah and delivered us from the Hell?' And Allah will remove the Veil. The (dwellers of Jannah) will feel that they have not been awarded anything dearer to them than looking at their Rubb.''
[Muslim].
  

 

Jannah - From Quran

 
"Truly! The Muttaqun (pious and righteous persons - see V.2:2) will be amidst Gardens and water-springs (Paradise). "(It will be said to them): 'Enter therein (Paradise), in peace and security.' "And We shall remove from their breasts any sense of injury (that they may have), (So they will be like) brothers facing each other on thrones. "No sense of fatigue shall touch them, nor shall they (ever) be asked to leave it." Quran 15: 45-48 

Truly, Allah will admit those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah Islamic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, to Gardens underneath which rivers flow (in Paradise), wherein they will be adorned with bracelets of gold and pearls and their garments therein will be of silk. Quran 22: 23 

Verily, the dwellers of the Paradise, that Day, will be busy in joyful things. They and their wives will be in pleasant shade, reclining on thrones. They will have therein fruits (of all kinds) and all that they ask for. (It will be said to them): Salamun (peace be on you), a Word from the Lord (Allah), Most Merciful. Quran 36: 55-58

And those who kept their duty to their Lord will be led to Paradise in groups, till, when they reach it, and its gates will be opened (before their arrival for their reception) and its keepers will say: Salamun 'Alaikum (peace be upon you)! You have done well, so enter here to abide therein." And they will say: "All the praises and thanks be to Allah Who has fulfilled His Promise to us and has made us inherit (this) land. We can dwell in Paradise where we will; how excellent a reward for the (pious good) workers!" Quran 39: 73-74 

Verily! The Muttaqun (pious - see V.2:2), will be in place of Security (Paradise). Among Gardens and Springs; Dressed in fine silk and (also) in thick silk, facing each other, So (it will be), and We shall marry them to Houris (female fair ones) with wide, lovely eyes. They will call therein for every kind of fruit in peace and security;Quran 44: 51-55 

The description of Paradise which the Muttaqun (pious - see V.2:2) have been promised is that in it are rivers of water the taste and smell of which are not changed; rivers of milk of which the taste never changes; rivers of wine delicious to those who drink; and rivers of clarified honey (clear and pure) therein for them is every kind of fruit; and forgiveness from their Lord. (Are these) like those who shall dwell for ever in the Fire, and be given, to drink, boiling water, so that it cuts up their bowels? Quran 47: 15 

Verily, The Muttaqun (pious), will be in the midst of Gardens and Rivers (Paradise). In a seat of truth (i.e. Paradise), near the Omnipotent King (Allah, the All-Blessed, the Most High, the Owner of Majesty and Honour). Quran 54: 54-55 

And those foremost [(in Islamic Faith of Monotheism and in performing righteous deeds) in the life of this world on the very first call for to embrace Islam,] will be foremost (in Paradise). These will be those nearest to Allah. In the Gardens of delight (Paradise). A multitude of those (foremost) will be from the first generations (who embraced Islam). And a few of those (foremost) will be from the later time (generations). (They will be) on thrones woven with gold and precious stones, Reclining thereon, face to face. They will be served by immortal boys, With cups, and jugs, and a glass from the flowing wine, Wherefrom they will get neither any aching of the head, nor any intoxication. And fruit; that they may choose. And the flesh of fowls that they desire. And (there will be) Houris (fair females) with wide, lovely eyes (as wives for the pious), Like unto preserved pearls.A reward for what they used to do. No Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk) will they hear therein, nor any sinful speech (like backbiting, etc.). But only the saying of: Salam!, Salam! (greetings with peace) !And those on the Right Hand, - Who will be those on the Right Hand? (They will be) among thornless lote-trees, Among Talh (banana-trees) with fruits piled one above another,In shade long-extended, By water flowing constantly, And fruit in plenty, Whose season is not limited, and their supply will not be cut off, And on couches or thrones, raised high. Verily, We have created them (maidens) of special creation. And made them virgins. Loving (their husbands only), equal in age. For those on the Right Hand. A multitude of those (on the Right Hand) will be from the first generation (who embraced Islam). And a multitude of those (on the Right Hand) will be from the later times (generations). Quran 56: 10-40 

And their recompense shall be Paradise, and silken garments, because they were patient. Reclining therein on raised thrones, they will see there neither the excessive heat of the sun, nor the excessive bitter cold, (as in Paradise there is no sun and no moon). And the shade thereof is close upon them, and the bunches of fruit thereof will hang low within their reach. And amongst them will be passed round vessels of silver and cups of crystal, Crystal-clear, made of silver. They will determine the measure thereof according to their wishes. And they will be given to drink there a cup (of wine) mixed with Zanjabil (ginger, etc.), A spring there, called Salsabil. And round about them will (serve) boys of everlasting youth. If you see them, you would think them scattered pearls. And when you look there (in Paradise), you will see a delight (that cannot be imagined), and a great dominion. Their garments will be of fine green silk, and gold embroidery. They will be adorned with bracelets of silver, and their Lord will give them a pure drink. Quran 76: 12-21 

Verily, for the Muttaqun, there will be a success (Paradise); Gardens and grapeyards; And young full-breasted (mature) maidens of equal age; And a full cup (of wine). No Laghw (dirty, false, evil talk) shall they hear therein, nor lying; A reward from your Lord, an ample calculated gift (according to the best of their good deeds). (From) the Lord of the heavens and the earth, and whatsoever is in between them, the Most Beneficent, none can dare to speak with Him (on the Day of Resurrection except after His Leave). The Day that Ar-Ruh [Jibrael (Gabriel) or another angel] and the angels will stand forth in rows, none shall speak except him whom the Most Beneficent (Allah) allows, and he will speak what is right. Quran 78 31-38 

And give glad tidings to those who believe and do righteous good deeds, that for them will be Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise). Every time they will be provided with a fruit therefrom, they will say: "This is what we were provided with before," and they will be given things in resemblance (i.e. in the same form but different in taste) and they shall have therein Azwajun Mutahharatun (purified mates or wives), (having no menses, stools, urine, etc.) and they will abide therein forever. Quran 2: 25 

Say: (O Muhammad SAW) "Is that (torment) better or the Paradise of Eternity promised to the Muttaqun (pious and righteous persons - see V.2:2)?" It will be theirs as a reward and as a final destination. For them there will be therein all that they desire, and they will abide (there forever). It is a promise binding upon your Lord that must be fulfilled. Quran 25: 15-16 

This is a Reminder, and verily, for the Muttaqun (pious and righteous persons - see V.2:2) is a good final return (Paradise), -, Adn (Edn) Paradise (everlasting Gardens), whose doors will be open for them, [It is said that one can speak to the doors, just one tells it to open and close, and it will open or close as it is ordered].Therein they will recline; therein they will call for fruits in abundance and drinks; And beside them will be chaste females (virgins) restraining their glances only for their husbands, (and) of equal ages. This it is what you (Al-Muttaqun - the pious) are promised for the Day of Reckoning! (It will be said to them)! Verily, this is Our Provision which will never finish; Quran 38: 49-54 

And Paradise will be brought near to the Muttaqun (pious - see V.2:2) not far off. (It will be said): "This is what you were promised, - (it is) for those oft-returning (to Allah) in sincere repentance, and those who preserve their covenant with Allah (by obeying Him in all what He has ordered, and worship none but Allah Alone, i.e. follow Allah's Religion, Islamic Monotheism). "Who feared the Most Beneficent (Allah) in the Ghaib (unseen): (i.e. in this worldly life before seeing and meeting Him), and brought a heart turned in repentance (to Him - and absolutely free from each and every kind of polytheism), "Enter you therein in peace and security; this is a Day of eternal life!" There they will have all that they desire, and We have more (for them, i.e. a glance at the All-Mighty, All-Majestic swt ). Quran 50: 31-35 

Verily, those who believe [in the Oneness of Allah along with the six articles of Faith, i.e. to believe in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, Day of Resurrection, and Al-Qadar (Divine Preordainments) - Islamic Monotheism], and do deeds of righteousness, their Lord will guide them through their Faith; under them will flow rivers in the Gardens of delight (Paradise). Their way of request therein will be Subhanaka Allahumma (Glory to You, O Allah!) and Salam (peace, safe from each and every evil) will be their greetings therein (Paradise)! and the close of their request will be: Al-Hamdu Lillahi Rabbil-'Alamin [All the praises and thanks are to Allah, the Lord of 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists)]. Quran 10: 9-10 

Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinns and men) deny?

 

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