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Shaded by spreading branches. (55:48) But the truth is that if he is one of Those Brought
In them are two clear flowing springs. (55:50) Near, there is solace and sweetness and a
In them are two kinds of every fruit. (55:52) Garden of Delight. And if he is one of the
They will be reclining on couches lined with rich Companions of the Right, ‘Peace be upon you!’
brocade, the fruits of the Gardens hanging close from the Companions of the Right. (56:88-91)
to hand. (55:54) On the Day you see the men and women of the
In them are maidens with eyes for them believers, with their light streaming out in front of
alone,untouched before them by either man or them, and to their right: ‘Good news for you
jinn. (55:56) today of Gardens with rivers flowing under them,
Like precious gems of ruby and pearl. (55:58) remaining in them timelessly, for ever. That is the
Will the reward for doing good be anything other Great Victory.’ (57:12)
than good? (55:60) Race each other to forgiveness from your Lord
As well as those two there will be two other and to a Garden, whose breadth is like that of
Gardens. (55:62) heaven and earth combined, made ready for
Of deep viridian green. (55:64) those who believe in Allah and His Messengers.
In them are two gushing springs. (55:66) That is Allah’s favour which He gives to those He
In them are fruits and date-palms and pomegran- wills. Allah’s favour is indeed immense. (57:21)
ates. (55:68) You will not find people who believe in Allah
In them are sweet, lovely maidens. (55:70) and the Last Day having love for anyone who op-
Dark-eyed, secluded in cool pavilions. (55:72) poses Allah and His Messenger, though they be
Untouched before them by either man or jinn. their fathers, their sons, their brothers or their
(55:74) clan. Allah has inscribed faith upon such peo-
Reclining on green quilts and exquisite rugs. ple’s hearts and will reinforce them with a Spirit
(55:76) from Him and admit them into Gardens with
And the Forerunners, the Forerunners. Those are rivers flowing under them, remaining in them
the Ones Brought Near in Gardens of Delight. A timelessly, for ever. Allah is pleased with them
large group of the earlier people but few of the and they are pleased with Him. Such people are
later ones. On sumptuous woven couches, re- the party of Allah. Truly it is the party of Allah
clining on them face to face. There will circulate who are successful. (58:22)
among them, ageless youths, carrying goblets The Companions of the Fire and the Companions
and decanters and a cup from a flowing spring–it of the Garden are not the same. It is the
does not give them any headache nor does it Companions of the Garden who are the victors.
leave them stupefied. And any fruit they specify (59:20)
and any bird-meat they desire. And dark-eyed He will forgive you your wrong actions and
maidens like hidden pearls. As recompense for admit you into Gardens with rivers flowing under
what they did. They will hear no prattling in it them, and fine dwellings in the Gardens of Eden.
nor any word of wrong. All that is said is, ‘Peace! That is the Great Victory. (61:12)
Peace!’ And the Companions of the Right: what On the Day He gathers you for the Day of
of the Companions of the Right? Amid thornless Gathering–that is the Day of Profit and Loss. As
lote-trees and fruit-laden acacias and wide- for those who believe in Allah and act rightly, We
spreading shade and outpouring water and fruits will erase their bad actions from them and admit
in abundance never failing, unrestricted. And on them into Gardens with rivers flowing under
elevated couches We have brought maidens into them, remaining in them timelessly, for ever and
being and made them purest virgins, devoted, ever. That is the Great Victory! (64:9)
passionate, of like age, for the Companions of the (Allah has sent down) a Messenger reciting
Right. A large group of the earlier people and a Allah’s Clear Signs to you to bring those who be-
large group of the later ones. (56:10-40) lieve and do right actions out of the darkness into
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