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The Natural Beauty Of Paradise 45

would want it, points out that Paradise's environment and
conditions have been designed to give the human spirit true
satiety and comfort. Every thing and condition in Paradise will

be just as a believer desires.
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the Qur'an is that of "outpouring water" (Surat al-Waqi'a, 31).
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As we observe in this earthly life, the human spirit derives
great pleasure from water, especially flowing water. Lakes,
rivers, waterfalls, and streams flowing in a forest all speak to
the human spirit. All artificial pools and fountains in mansions,
residences, estates, and villa gardens, as well as artificial and
natural streams, arise from this longing for the spiritual aes-
thetic.
The main reason why these esthetic views are so pleasur-
able is because the human spirit has been created for Paradise.
These beauties are described elsewhere, as follows:
In them [two other Gardens] are two gushing
springs. (Surat ar-Rahman, 66)
The sight and sound of flowing water comfort and glad-
den the human heart. The sight and sound of water falling
from above give pleasure and are a means whereby people can
give thanks to Allah and praise His name. Especially if the
water flows in the hills, among trees and greenery or runs
over stones, it is a really impressive sight. It either collects in
the place where it falls, or forms pools and flows from one
place to another. Continually flowing water is a sign of endless

and inexhaustible plenty.