By Dr. Norlain Dindang Mababaya

XI. Paradise: Allâh’s Reward for Those Who Follow the Qur’ân

If you follow the Qur’ân, you will surely receive Allâh’s Mercy. His eternal mercy to those who believe and do righteous deeds is Paradise. He rewards the righteous the Garden of Paradise as their final abode (25:15-16). They shall have joy in all that they do and shall have whatever they call for (36:55-57). The greatest Bliss, however, is the Good Pleasure of Allâh: that is the supreme triumph (9:72). Allâh promises them the eternal Garden where they will enjoy eternal comfort and peace. He says:

“But those who believe and do deeds of righteousness ¾  We shall soon admit them to Gardens, with rivers flowing beneath ¾  to dwell therein forever. Allâh’s promise is the truth, and whose word can be truer than Allâh’s?” (4:122)

 “This is the Way of your Rabb, leading straight. We have detailed the Signs for those who receive admonition. For them, will be a Home of Peace in the presence of their Rabb. He will be their Friend, because they practiced (righteousness).”  (6:126-127)

But Allâh does call to the Home of Peace. He does guide whom He pleases to a Way that is straight. To those who do right is a goodly (reward) ¾ Yea, more (than in measure). No darkness or shame shall cover their faces. They are Companions of the Garden; they will abide therein (for aye).” (10:25-26)

Those who fulfill the Covenant of Allâh and sail not in their plighted word, those who join together those things which Allâh has commanded to be joined, hold their Rabb in awe, and fear the terrible reckoning; those who patiently persevere, seeking the countenance of their Rabb, establish regular prayers,  spend, out of the gifts) We have bestowed for their sustenance, secretly and openly, and turn off Evil with good: for such there is the final attainment of the (Eternal) Home Gardens of perpetual bliss.   They shall enter there, as well as the righteous among their fathers, their spouses, and their offspring.  And angels shall enter unto them from every gate (with the salutation): ‘Peace unto you for that you persevered in patience!’ Now how excellent is the final Home. (13:20-24)

 “The righteous will be amid Gardens and fountains of clear-flowing water. (Their greeting will be): ‘Enter you here in Peace and Security.’ And We shall remove from their hearts any lurking sense of injury: (they will be) brothers (joyfully) facing each other on raised couches.” (15:45-47)

“Except those who repent and believe, and work righteousness, for these will enter the Garden and will not be wronged in the least ¾  Gardens of Eternity, those which (Allâh) Most Gracious has promised to His servants in the Unseen, for His promise must (necessarily) come to pass. They will not there hear any vain discourse, but only salutations of Peace. And they will have therein their sustenance, morning and evening. Such is the Garden which We give as an inheritance to those of Our Servants who guard against evil.” (19:60-63)

 “Verily, the Companions of the Garden shall that Day have joy in all that they do; they and their associates will be in pleasant shade, reclining on raised couches; (every) fruit will be there for them. They shall have whatever they call for; Peace! ¾ a Word (of salutation) from a Rabb Most Merciful. (36:55-58)

 “And those who feared their Rabb will be led to the Garden (Paradise) in groups, until behold, they arrive there.  Its gates will be opened; and its Keepers will say: ‘Peace be upon you! Well have you done! Enter you here, to dwell therein.’ They will say: ‘Praise be to Allâh, Who has truly fulfilled His promise to us, and has given us (this) land in heritage. We can dwell in the Garden as we will. How excellent a reward for those who work (righteousness)!’ And you will see the angels surrounding the Throne (Divine) on all sides, chanting Glory and Praise to their Rabb. The Decision between them (at Judgment) will be in (perfect) justice, and the cry (on all sides) will be, ‘Praise be to Allâh, the Rabb of the Worlds.’” (39:73-75)

 As to the Righteous, (they will be) in a position of Security, among Gardens and Springs; dressed in fine silk and rich brocade. They will face each other. Moreover, We shall wed them to maidens with beautiful, big, and lustrous eyes. There can they call for every kind of fruit in peace and security; nor will they there taste Death, except the first Death.  And He will preserve them from the Chastisement of the Blazing Fire ¾ as a Bounty from the Rabb! That will be the supreme achievement. (44:51-57)

 “And the Garden will be brought nigh to the Righteous ¾  no more a thing distant. (A  voice will say:) ‘This is what was promised for you for every penitent heedful one, who feared the Most Gracious Unseen, and brought a heart turned in devotion (to Him). Enter you therein in Peace and Security. This is a Day of Eternal Life!’ There will be for them therein all that they wish’ and there is more with Us.” (50:31-35)

And those Foremost (in Faith) will be foremost (in the Hereafter). These will be those Nearest to Allâh: in the Gardens of Bliss: a number of people from those of old, and a few from those of later times. (They will be) on couches encrusted (with gold and precious stones), reclining on them facing each other. Round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual (freshness), with goblets, (shining) beakers, and cups (filled) out of clear-flowing fountains. No after-ache will they receive therefrom, or will they suffer intoxication: and with fruits, any that they may select; and the flesh of fowls, any that they may desire. And (there will be) Companions with beautiful, big, and lustrous eyes ¾ like unto Pearls well-guarded, a Reward for the Deeds of their past (Life). No frivolity will they Hear therein, nor any mischief, ¾ only the saying “Peace! Peace.” (56:10-26)

The Qur’ân, in short, serves as the Book of Divine Guidance that helps us to attain eternal peace and happiness in the Hereafter. If you find this world full of misery and troubles, you must work for your eternal peace in the Hereafter. Likewise, if you are among those who find some sort of contentment or happiness in this world still turn to Allâh. Turn to Him through His Book. Follow it to seek for His Divine Guidance in order to enjoy real and everlasting happiness in the Hereafter. Allâh promises eternal peace in Paradise to all those who follow His Divine Guidance. He assures the Righteous that there will be a fulfillment of their hearts’ desires. He also makes it clear that the Hereafter is a sure Reality. He says:

Verily, for the Righteous there will be an achievement, Gardens enclosed and Grapevines; Maidens of Equal Age; and a Cup full (to the Brim). No vanity shall they hear therein, nor Untruth.  Recompense from your Rabb, a Gift, (amply) sufficient ¾  (from) the Rabb of the heavens and the earth, and all between ¾  the Most Gracious. None shall have power to argue with Him. The Day that the Spirit and the angels will stand forth in ranks, none shall speak except any who is permitted by the Most Gracious, and he will say what is right. That is the True Day: therefore whose will, let him take a (straight) Return to his Rabb! (78:31-39)

Only the Qur’ân gives a full description of the Paradise.  Only the said divine Book tells us the assurance from Allâh that eternal peace, prosperity and happiness in Paradise await those who believe in His Divine Message.  For your salvation and eternal success, believe in the promise of Allâh.   Truly, Paradise is true as Hell-Fire is true.  Aim and work for eternal life in Paradise by believing  in Allâh’s Book.  Follow and adhere to it in order to attain His Mercy.  

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