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THE GOLDEN AGE

However, in this world Allah may well present blessings beyond
one's imagination. Indeed, Allah informs us that Paradise's blessings
are similar to those in this world:

Give the good news to those who believe and do right actions that
they will have gardens [in Paradise] with rivers flowing under
them. When they are given fruit there as provision, they will say:
"This is what we were given before." But they were only given a
simulation of it. They will have there spouses of perfect purity and
will remain there timelessly, forever. (Surat al-Baqara: 25)
The Golden Age will be the time when Allah will grant the most
glorious beauties and blessings to people. To form an accurate image
of this period, look at the verses that depict Paradise.

Artistry in Paradise
Rivers and Springs

What is the example [i.e. description] of Paradise promised to the
righteous like? It has rivers flowing under it, and its foodstuffs and
cool shade never fail. That is the final fate of those who have done
their duty. But the final fate of the unbelievers is the Fire. (Surat ar-
Ra'd: 35)
The heedful will be amid gardens and springs: "Enter them in
peace, in complete security!" We will strip away any rancor in their
hearts—brothers [and sisters], resting on couches face-to-face.
(Surat al-Hijr: 45-47)
An image of Paradise that is promised to the righteous: In it there
are rivers of water that will never spoil, rivers of milk whose taste
will never change, and rivers of wine that are delightful to all who
drink it, and rivers of honey of undiluted purity. In it they will have
fruit of every kind and forgiveness from their Lord. Is that like
those who will be in the Fire timelessly, forever, with boiling water

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