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80 PARADISE

mentioned in the Qur'an are luxurious places desired by
everyone regardless of when they live. Today's villas and man-
sions are all of this category, and are marks of distinction,

quality, and wealth.
Similarly, the thrones, couches, and cushions of Paradise
form a part of the most comfortable and grand interior deco-
ration. This kind of aesthetically beautiful furnishing is today
displayed in the grandest of places.
Allah is the owner of all material things, and it belongs to
His glory to find His beloved servants worthy of all of these
beautiful things, both in this life and the next.

Does Paradise Contain Things Not
Mentioned in the Qur'an?

The Qur'an describes Paradise through examples and
comparisons taken from this world, for people can imagine
something unknown only in terms of that which is known to
them. However basic the description might be, it gives a cer-
tain idea. The Qur'an's detailed and subtle descriptions of
Paradise's blessings show us that these blessings and beauties
are superior to the best, most beautiful, and highest quality
things to be found in this world.
The Qur'an describes Paradise by giving examples of the
most desirable, high quality, and rarest things. For example,
women with large dark eyes have a rare quality that gives
them an extremely aesthetic and attractive appearance.
Therefore, women in Paradise have large, dark gazelle-like