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A Paradise Beyond The Imagination 67

In the Qur'an, Allah uses different names when referring to
the gardens of Paradise, such as Gardens of Eden, Gardens of
Refuge, Gardens of Firdaws, and Gardens of Delight. These
names may express the different sections in which various
pleasures are to be experienced. (Allah knows the truth.) It is
also possible that Paradise may have various degrees or differ-
ent sections. We can infer this from the following verse:

But as for those who come to Him as believers,
having done right actions, they will have the high-
est ranks. (Surah Taha, 75)
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The following hadith indicates that every detail found in
Paradise holds great beauties and blessings: "There is no tree
in Paradise that does not have a trunk of gold" (Tirmidhi).
Every corner is furnished with countless blessings, thanks to
Allah's incomparable knowledge. These things are prepared
only for believers, whom Allah forgives in His mercy and ac-
cepts into His Paradise.
In the Qur'an, Allah describes the believers' state in
Paradise as follows:
We will strip away any rancor in their hearts –
brothers, resting on couches face-to-face. (Surat
al-Hijr, 47)
Remaining in them timelessly, forever, with no de-
sire to move away from them. (Surat al-Kahf, 108)