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they desire. That is how Allah repays those who right to do so. That was because they rebelled
guard against evil. (16:31) and went beyond the limits. (2:61)
They will have Gardens of Eden with rivers flow- We revealed to Musa and his brother: ‘Settle your
ing under them. They will be adorned in them people in houses in Egypt and make your houses
with bracelets made of gold and wear green gar- places of worship and perform prayer and give
ments made of the finest silk and rich brocade, good news to the believers.’ (10:87)
reclining there on couches under canopies. The Egyptian who had bought him told his wife,
What an excellent reward! What a wonderful re- ‘Look after him with honour and respect. It’s pos-
pose! (18:31) sible he will be of use to us or perhaps we might
Gardens of Eden which the All-Merciful has adopt him as a son.’ And thus We established
promised to His servants in the Unseen. His Yusuf in the land to teach him the true meaning
promise is always kept. (19:61) of events. Allah is in control of His affair.
Gardens of Eden with rivers flowing under them, However, most of mankind do not know. (12:21)
remaining in them timelessly, for ever. That is the Then when they entered into Yusuf’s presence,
reward of those who purify themselves. (20:76) he drew his parents close to him and said, ‘Enter
They will enter Gardens of Eden where they will Egypt safe and sound, if Allah wills.’ (12:99)
be adorned with gold bracelets and pearls, and Pharaoh called to his people, saying, ‘My peo-
where their clothing will be of silk. (35:33) ple, does the kingdom of Egypt not belong to me?
Gardens of Eden, whose gates will be open to Do not all these rivers flow under my control? Do
them. (38:50) you not then see?’ (43:51)
(Angels ask forgiveness for the believers,) ‘Our
Lord, admit them to the Gardens of Eden You EMBRYO
have promised them, and all of their parents, To whoever avoids the major wrong actions and
wives and children who acted rightly. Truly You indecencies–except for minor lapses–truly your
are the Almighty, the All-Wise.’ (40:8) Lord is vast in forgiveness. He has most knowl-
He will forgive you your wrong actions and edge of you when He first produced you from the
admit you into Gardens with rivers flowing under earth, and when you were embryos in your
them, and fine dwellings in the Gardens of Eden. mothers’ wombs. So do not claim purity for your-
That is the Great Victory. (61:12) selves. He knows best those who guard against
Their reward is with their Lord: Gardens of Eden evil. (53:32)
with rivers flowing under them, remaining in
them timelessly, for ever and ever. Allah is EMINENCE
pleased with them and they are pleased with They said, ‘Your Eminence! He has an old and
Him. That is for those who fear their Lord. (98:8) venerable father, so take one of us instead of him.
We see without a doubt that you are of the peo-
EGYPT ple who do good.’ (12:78)
And when you said, ‘Musa, we will not put up So when they came into his presence, they said,
with just one kind of food so ask your Lord to ‘Your Eminence! Hardship has hit us and our
supply to us some of what the earth produces–its families. We bring scant merchandise, but fill the
green vegetables, cucumbers, grains, lentils and measure for us generously. Allah always rewards
onions,’ he said, ‘Do you want to replace what is a generous giver.’ (12:88)
better with what is inferior? Go back to Egypt,
then you will have what you are asking for.’ ENEMY – ENMITY
Abasement and destitution were stamped upon But Satan made them slip up by means of it, ex-
them. They brought down anger from Allah upon pelling them from where they were. We said, ‘Go
themselves. That was because they rejected down from here as enemies to each other! You
Allah’s Signs and killed the Prophets without any will have residence on the earth and enjoyment
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