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silk. Reclining in it on couches, they will
experience there neither burning sun nor
bitter cold. Its shading branches will droop
down over them, its ripe fruit hanging ready
to be picked. Vessels of silver and goblets of
pure crystal will be passed round among
them, crystalline silver – they have measured
them very exactly. They will be given there a
cup to drink mixed with the warmth of ginger.
In it there is a flowing spring called Salsabil.
Ageless youths will circulate among them,
serving them. Seeing them, you would think
them scattered pearls. Seeing them, you see
delight and a great kingdom. They will wear
green garments of fine silk and rich brocade.
They will be adorned with silver bracelets.
And their Lord will give them a pure draught
to drink. 'This is your reward. Your striving is
fully acknowledged!' (Surat al-Insan: 11-22)

It should not be forgotten that Allah promises to help His
slaves who show steadfastness for His pleasure, and that He
will pave their way to ease. In a verse, He states:
As for he who gives out and has taqwa and
confirms the good, We will pave his way to
ease. (Surat al-Layl: 5-7)
In the Qur'an, Allah refers to steadfastness as a good
manner that He favours. An important trait of the young
believers recounted in Surat al-Kahf is Allah's having 'fortified
their hearts' (Surat al-Kahf: 14). In another verse, it is remarked
that Allah 'made them (His Messenger and the believers)
stick close to the expression of taqwa'. Also in other vers-