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Assalam U Alaikum, can u please tell me everything there is in the hadith and the Quran ..abt life of paradise .. as in what are the different types of paradises and what is in them and whats the difference.. kindly answer in full detail and give me sites abt paradise if possible.. thank you  

 

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Details of paradise

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Your Question: can u please tell me everything there is in the hadith and the Quran ..abt life of paradise .. as in what are the different types of paradises and what is in them and whats the difference..

Dear and Beloved Brother in Islam, Allah is our witness, if one wanted to quote and explain everything that Allah and His Messenger (saws) have promised regarding the Realms of Paradise, it would require many volumes of books, and Allah is our witness, even then one would not be able to do justice to the Bliss, and the Rewards, and the Blessed Gifts that the Lord Most Gracious has promised to bestow on His believing slaves!

 

Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 32 Surah Sajdah verse 17:

No living being knows what comfort of the eyes has been kept hidden from them, as a recompense (in Paradise) for their (righteous) deeds!

 

Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 4.467         Narrated by Abu Huraira

Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "Allah, The High and Exalted He is, said, 'I have prepared for My pious slaves things (in Paradise) which have never been seen by an eye, or heard by an ear, or (even) imagined by a human being.'

 

What we can do here on our humble forum and in our humble capacity, is from the Glorious Quran give you a brief ‘preview’ of the Eternal and Everlasting Blissful Abode the Lord has prepared for the righteous amongst His slaves.

 

Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 36 Surah Ya Seen verses 55-58:

Verily the People of the Gardens shall that Day enjoy in everything that they do;  they and their wives will be in groves of (cool) shade,  reclining on Thrones (of dignity).  They shall have all kinds of tasteful fruits, and they shall have there,  whatever they may desire.  They will have been greeted with ‘Peace’, a Word (of salutation) from a Lord, Most Merciful.

 

Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 78 Surah Nabaa verses 31-37:

31      Verily for the righteous there (in Paradise) will be a fulfillment of (the Heart's) desires;

32      Gardens enclosed and Grape-vines;

33      Companions of Equal Age;

34      And a Cup full (to the Brim).

35      No Vanity shall they hear therein nor Untruth

36      Recompense from thy Lord a Gift (amply) sufficient

37      (From) the Lord of the heavens and the earth and all between (Allah), The Most Gracious:

 

Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 76 Surah Dahr verses 11-22:

11      But Allah will deliver them (the Righteous) from the evil of that Day and will shed over them a light of Beauty and a (blissful) Joy.

12      And because they were patient and constant He will reward them with a Garden and (garments of) silk.

13      Reclining in the (Garden) on raised thrones (of Dignity) they will see there neither the sun's (excessive heat) nor (the moon's) excessive cold.

14      And the shades of the (Garden) will come low over them and the bunches (of fruit) there will hang low in humility.

15      And amongst them will be passed round vessels of silver and goblets of crystal

16      Crystal-clear made of silver: they will determine the measure thereof (according to their wishes).

17      And they will be given to drink there of a Cup (of Wine) mixed with Zanjabil

18      A fountain there called Salsabil.

19      And round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual (freshness): if thou seest them thou wouldst think them scattered Pearls.

20      And when thou lookest it is there thou wilt see a Bliss and a Realm Magnificent.

21      Upon them will be green Garments of fine silk and heavy brocade and they will be adorned with Bracelets of silver; and their Lord will give to them to drink of a Wine Pure and Holy.

22      Verily this is a Reward for you and your Endeavor is accepted and recognized.

 

Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 55 Surah Rahmaan verses 46-78:

46      But for such as fear the time when they will stand before (the Tribunal of) their Lord there will be two Gardens

47      Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?

48      Containing all kinds (of trees and delights)

49      Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?

50      In them (each) will be two Springs flowing (free);

51      Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?

52      In them will be Fruits of every kind two and two.

53      Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?

54      They will recline on Carpets whose inner linings will be of rich brocade: the Fruit of the Gardens will be Near (and easy of reach).

55      Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?

56      In them will be (Maidens) Chaste restraining their glances whom no man or Jinn before them has touched

57      Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?

58      Like unto rubies and coral.

59      Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?

60      Is there any Reward for Good other than Good?

61      Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?

62      And besides these two there are two other Gardens

63      Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?

64      Dark green in color (from plentiful watering).

65      Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?

66      In them (each) will be two springs pouring forth water in continuous abundance:

67      Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?

68      In them will be Fruits and dates and pomegranates:

69      Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?

70      In them will be fair (companions) good beautiful

71      Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?

72      Companions restrained (as to their glances) in (goodly) pavilions

73      Then which of the favor of your Lord will ye deny?

74      Whom no man or Jinn before them has touched

75      Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?

76      Reclining on green Cushions and rich Carpets of beauty.

77      Then which of the favors of your Lord will ye deny?

78      Blessed be the name of thy Lord full of Majesty Bounty and Honor.

 

Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chaper 44 Surah Dukhan verses 51-57:

51      As to the Righteous (they will be) in a position of Security

52      Among Gardens and Springs;

53      Dressed in fine silk and in rich brocade they will face each other;

54      So; and We shall Join them to Companions with beautiful big and lustrous eyes.

55      There can they call for every kind of fruit in peace and security;

56      Nor will they there taste Death except the first Death; and He will preserve them from the Penalty of the Blazing Fire

57      As a Bounty from thy Lord! That will be The Supreme Achievement!

 

 

Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 56 Surah Waqiah verses 10-38:

10      And those Foremost (in Faith) will be Foremost (in the Hereafter).

11      These will be those Nearest to Allah:

12      In Gardens of Bliss:

13      A number of people from those of old

14      And a few from those of later times.

15      (They will be) on Thrones encrusted (with gold and precious stones).

16      Reclining on them facing each other.

17      Round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual (freshness).

18      With goblets (shining) beakers and cups (filled) out of clear-flowing fountains:

19      No after-ache will they receive therefrom nor will they suffer intoxication:

20      And with fruits any that they may select;

21      And the flesh of fowls any that they may desire.

22      And (there will be) Companions with beautiful big and lustrous eyes--

23      Like unto Pearls well-guarded.

24      A Reward for the Deeds of their past (Life).

25      No frivolity will they hear therein nor any taint of ill

26      Only the saying "Peace! Peace!"

27      The Companions of the Right Hand what will be the Companions of the Right Hand?

28      (They will be) among lote trees without thorns

29      Among Talh trees with flowers (or fruits) piled one above another

30      In shade long-extended

31      By water flowing constantly

32      And fruit in abundance

33      Whose season is not limited nor (supply) forbidden

34      And on Thrones (of Dignity) raised high.

35      We have created (their Companions) of special creation.

36      And made them virgin-pure (and undefiled)

37      Beloved (by nature) equal in age

38      For the companions of the Right Hand.

 

Allah has promised the fortunate dwellers of Paradise, whether men or women, that they will receive whatever they desire.   Whatever they may ask for, no matter how small or big, will be provided for them instantly.  They will be treated like honored and VVVVIP guests of the Lord of the worlds!  Forever!

 

Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 50 Surah Qaaf verse 35:

There they (the men and women of Paradise) shall have all that they will desire,  and We have with Us yet more for them!

 

Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 25 Surah Furqan verses 15-16:

Ask them, “Is this (the Fire) better, or the Everlasting Gardens which have been promised to the God-fearing,  righteous people (men and women)?”.   That will be the recompense of their good deeds and the final destination of their journey, wherein, they will get everything they desire,  and wherein they will dwell forever.   This is a promise which your Lord has taken upon Himself to fulfill.

 

In short, the fortunate people who will be rewarded Paradise by Allah Subhanah, will get an abundance of all things from their Lord Most Generous:  eternal life of pleasure,  gardens,  wealth, properties,  palaces,  servants,  canals of milk and honey,  natural springs,  abundance of food and fruits,  and loving husband/wives,  children,  family, etc.   And above all, they will get the Pleasure and Good Will of their Lord Most Supreme, Most Majestic!   

 

Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 5 Surah Maidah verse 119:

Allah will say: "This is a Day on which the Truthful will profit from their Truth: theirs are Gardens with rivers flowing beneath their eternal home: Allah well-pleased with them and they with Allah: that is the Great Salvation (the fulfillment of all desires).

 

Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 98 Surah Al-Bayyinah verse 8:

Their reward is with Allah: Gardens of Eternity Beneath which rivers flow; They will dwell therein for ever; Allah well pleased with them and they with Him:  all this for such as fear their Lord and Cherisher.

 

Your Question: as in what are the different types of paradises

Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 17 Surah Israa verse 21:

21      See how We have bestowed more on some than on others (on this earth); but verily the Hereafter is more in Ranks, and Gradation, and more in Excellence.

 

Dear and Beloved Brother, as we see in this world how Allah has bestowed His gifts more on some than on others as a test, from the one who has absolutely no wealth and no possession to the one who has a hundred billion dollars!; Allah Declares in His Glorious Quran that the Ranks and Grades and Rewards between the dwellers of one Paradise to the other will be much much much more than the ranks and grades we see in this world!  Allah Alone Knows Best how many different types of Paradises He has created; all we have been told is that Best and Highest Rank amongst them is the one called ‘Al-Firdaus’!  

 

Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.572         Narrated by Anas

Um (the mother of) Haritha came to Allah's Messenger (saws) after her son Haritha had been martyred on the Day (of the battle) of Badr by an arrow thrown by an unknown person.  She said, "O Messenger of Allah (saws)!  You know the position of Haritha in my heart (i.e. how dear to me he was), so if he is in Paradise, I will not weep for him, or otherwise, you will see what I will do."  The Prophet (saws) said, "Are you mad?  Is there only one Paradise?  There are many Paradises, and he is in the highest Paradise of Al-Firdaus." The Prophet added, "A forenoon journey or an afternoon journey in Allah's Cause is better than the whole world and whatever is in it; and a place equal to an arrow bow of anyone of you, or a place equal to a foot in Paradise is better than the whole world and whatever is in it; and if one of the women of Paradise looked at the earth, she would fill the whole space between them (the earth and the heaven) with light, and would fill whatever is in between them with perfume, and the veil of her face is better than the whole world and whatever is in it."

 

Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 9.519         Narrated by Abu Huraira

The Prophet (saws) said, "Whoever believes in Allah and His Messenger (saws), offers prayers perfectly and fasts (the month of) Ramadan; then it is incumbent upon Allah to admit him into Paradise, whether he emigrates for Allah's cause or stays in the land where he was born."  They (the companions of the Prophet (saws)) said, "O Allah's Messenger (saws)! Should we not inform the people of that?"  He (saws) said, "There are one-hundred degrees in Paradise, which Allah has prepared for those who carry on Jihad in His Cause.  The distance between every two degrees is like the distance between the sky and the earth,  so if you ask Allah for anything, ask Him for Al-Firdaus, for it is the last part of Paradise and the highest part of Paradise, and at its top there is the Throne of the Beneficent, and from it gush forth the rivers of Paradise."

 

Allah Alone Has the Perfect Knowledge of how many different types of Paradises are there in the Realms of the Hereafter; but Allah is our witness brother, an area occupied by a whip in the lowest Paradise is better than this whole world, and whatever wealth and possessions are in it!!! 

 

Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.424         Narrated by Sahl

I heard the Prophet saying, "A (small) place equal to an area occupied by a whip in Paradise is better than the (whole) world and whatever is in it!”

 

Dear and Beloved Brother, I sincerely apologize, if in our ignorance, we

have not been able to do justice to your question regarding the extent of what gifts Allah will bestow upon His Righteous slaves in the Eternal and Everlasting Gardens of Paradise.  Allah is our witness brother, none in creation can even imagine the innumerable and invaluable rewards, which our Lord Most Gracious, Most Generous has created for the fortunate dwellers of Paradise!

 

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone.  Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

 

 

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

 

Burhan

 

 

 

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