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Their new eternal life in Paradise will be similar to the one
they lived here. In other words, they will have the best food
and drink, the finest clothing, splendid homes, and spouses. As
the Qur'an says, they will enter Paradise together with the
spouses that Allah has presented to them as a blessing, and
they will be welcomed with a joyful celebration. (Surat az-
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This new creation will have all of the excellent things appro-
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When we consider a creation suitable for the perfections
of Paradise, these general characteristics of women in
Paradise come to mind: Their hair is always clean and shiny,
their skin is smooth and clear, and delightful aromas come
from their bodies. (Allah surely knows best.)
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(Surat as-Saffat, 48)
Another verse says in this regard:
In them are maidens with eyes for them alone, un-
touched before them by either man or jinn. (Surat
ar-Rahman, 56)