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74 PARADISE

Now, let us look at every word of wisdom in the conver-
sations taking place in Paradise.
After giving their account, believers are sent to Paradise in
groups. The gates of Paradise are opened for them, and they
are greeted by the gatekeeper, who says to them:
…"Peace be upon you! You have done well, so
enter it timelessly, forever." (Surat az-Zumar, 73)
In another verse, it is said that angels who will come in to
welcome them from every gate will say to them:
"Peace be upon you because of your steadfastness!
How wonderful is the Ultimate Abode!" (Surat ar-
Ra'd, 24)
Believers answer:
"Praise be to Allah, Who has fulfilled His promise
to us and made us the inheritors of this land, let-
ting us settle in the Garden wherever we want.
How excellent is the wage of those who work!"
(Surat az-Zumar, 74)
"Beforehand we used to live in fear among our
families. But Allah was gracious to us and safe-
guarded us from the punishment of the searing
wind. Beforehand we certainly used to call upon
Him because He is the All-Good, the Most
Merciful." (Surat at-Tur, 26-28)
"Praise be to Allah, Who has guided us to this! We
would not have been guided had Allah not guided
us. The Messengers of our Lord came with the
Truth." (Surat al-A'raf, 43)