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Paradise, the Place of Endless Happiness

ance which is "of deep viridian green." (Surat ar-Rahman: 64)
Bringing all these together sets before people a vision of en-
chanting beauty. Neither is there any question of this vision fading
or being lost with the passage of time. It will remain eternally un-
touched and unblemished. The beauties and blessings which await
believers in Paradise are not limited to these. In addition to these
natural wonders, Allah tells us in the Qur'an of the beauty of the
places where believers will live:
But those who have fear of their Lord will have high-
ceilinged Halls, and more such Halls built one above the
other, and rivers flowing under them. That is Allah's prom -
ise. Allah does not break His promise. (Surat az-Zumar: 20)
As Allah informs us in this verse, believers will live in pavilions
constructed on the heights of Paradise and looking out on inspiring
views. As well as this Allah has created handsome servants for be-
lievers. He tells us that they will provide believers with continual
and uninterrupted service in this verse:
Circulating among them there will be youths like hidden
pearls. (Surat at-Tur: 24)
F u r t h e r m o re, Allah tells us that the clothing of believers in
Paradise will be beautiful: "[Believers will be] wearing fine silk
and rich brocade, face to face with one another." (Surat ad-Dukhan:
53), and "... they will be adorned with gold bracelets and pearls..."
(Surat al-Hajj: 23) As we know, silk and satin, gold and pearls are
very valuable in this world. At the same time, this wealth and abun-
dance are an expression of the high station of the believers. In the
Garden, they will wear clothes made from silk and satin and jewelry
of gold and pearls and their appearance will be aesthetically magnif-
icent. Allah also brings us the good news in the Qur'an that in
Paradise He will give believers spouses of unblemished and flaw-

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