Everlasting Life in Paradise
Creator: Dr. `Abdullah al-Shimemeri
Date: 2007-08-11
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Rights: © Abul Qasim Publishing House & Al-Saheeh International
Subject: paradise
Title: Everlasting Life in Paradise
Created on: Sat Aug 11 09:49:00 -0400 2007
Updated on: Sat Aug 11 09:49:00 -0400 2007
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Abstract: ... -108] "Their Lord gives them glad tidings of a mercy from Himself and good pleasure and of gardens for them wherein is lasting enjoyment." [9:21] Abu Hurayrah reported that Allah’s Apostle (peace be upon him) said: "He who gets into Paradise [will be made to enjoy such an everlasting] bliss that he will neither become destitute nor will his clothes wear out nor will his youthfulness decline." [Muslim] Abu Sa`eed al-Khudree and Abu Hurayrah both narrated that Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "There will be an announcer [in Paradise] who will make this announcement, ‘Verily, there is in store for you [everlasting] health. You will never fall ill, and you will live [forever] and never die. You will remain young and never grow old. You will always live in affluent circumstances and never become destitute.’ [This is explained in] the words of Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, ‘And it will be announced to them, ‘This is the Paradise you have been made to inherit for what you used to do.’’[7:43]" [Muslim] Abu Sa`eed reported that Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said: "Death will be brought on the Day of Resurrection in the form of a white-colored ram." [Abu Kuraib made the addition, "Then it will be made to stand between Paradise and Hell." So far as the rest of the hadeeth is concerned, there is perfect agreement between narrators.] "It will be said to the people of Paradise, ‘Do you recognize this?’ They will raise up their necks, ... [Full Article...]
