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The Natural Beauty Of Paradise 47

By reflecting upon all of these things, we can form a gen-
eral view of Paradise. Some of its characteristics remind us of
things in this world; others are unique blessings and beauties
of Paradise that no one has ever seen or known, and that our
minds cannot imagine or express. We must be aware that
beautiful things and surprises are waiting for believers in
Paradise, things and surprises prepared by Allah's infinite
knowledge and beyond our imagination. As Surat ash-Shura,
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all of its natural beauties, are brought into being in accordance
with a believer's own desire and pleasure. In other words,
Allah allows a believer's imagination a role in forming
Paradise's environment as a favor from Him.