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64 UNAWARENESS: A SLY THREAT

It is wrong to think of Paradise only as a place with beau-
tiful gardens. Above all, it is a place where human beings are
newly and beautifully re-created and live among endless
blessings, where all of one’s senses are sharper, and where
everything gives greater pleasure. This world’s transient plea-
sures are eternal in Paradise. Allah created these blessings as
shadows of what is to come. Even though there are similari-
ties between both sets of blessings, the blessings of Paradise
are far superior and unending. In addition, there are no phys-
ical imperfections in Paradise. Everyone will have a beautiful
form and will not sweat, smell bad, have the need to use the
toilet, or become sick. They will eat only for pleasure, not
because they are hungry or their body needs food, and will
not have to work for these blessings. Paradise contains things
that are beyond all desire or imagination, as well as every kind
of entertainment, splendid architecture, and amazing technol-
ogy. Naturally, all of this is displayed in a flawlessly perfect
order.
Every desirable activity that is deficient in the world,
especially people’s observance of Qur’anic morality, will be
complete in Paradise. There will be no backbiting, false accu-
sations, malicious criticism, cursing, lying, hypocrisy, envy,
arrogance, disloyalty, or resentment; rather, there will be only
peace, well-being, and Allah’s favor:
They will enter Gardens of Eden, where they will be
adorned with gold bracelets and pearls, and where their
clothing will be of silk. (Surah Fatir: 33)
The Companions of the Garden are busy enjoying them-