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fully you will pay heed. (Surat al-A'raf, 26)

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d does not love the profligate." Therefore, the clothing worn in
Paradise will be several times more splendid and stylish than
worldly clothing. The Qur'an especially mentions two kinds of
material found in Paradise: silk and brocade. For example, it
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t to face with one another" (Surat ad-Dukhan, 53). In this
world, these two materials are rare, expensive, and of high
quality. Such clothing will give great aesthetic pleasure both to
the person wearing them and the one who sees them being
worn. The beauty and splendor of this clothing only enhances
the perfection of those who wear it.
Of course, the material and clothing found there is not
limited to these two, for Allah, Who granted these great re-
wards, will clothe the people of Paradise in many more beau-
tiful garments made of many more beautiful materials. He can
create clothing styles and materials that are unknown to us in
this world.
The Qur'an tells us that this beautiful clothing is orna-
mented with jewelry to enhance its attractiveness. Gold and
silver bracelets and pearls are mentioned specifically, as in the
following verses:
Allah will admit those who believe and do right ac-
tions into Gardens with rivers flowing under them,