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THE GOLDEN AGE

they will have there all that their hearts desire and all in which their
eyes find delight. You will remain in it timelessly, forever. (Surat az-
Zukhruf: 71)

Carrying goblets and decanters and a cup from a flowing spring.
(Surat al-Waqi'a: 18-19)

Silver Roofs and Doors
Were it not that mankind might all become one community, We
would have given those who reject the All-Merciful silver roofs to
their houses, silver stairways and silver doors to their houses, silver
couches on which to recline, and gold ornaments. All that is merely
the trappings of the life of the world. But the Hereafter, with your
Lord, is for those who do their duty. (Surat az-Zukhruf: 33-35)

Exquisite Cushions, Quilts, and Rugs
[In them are sweet, lovely maidens] reclining on green quilts and
exquisite rugs. (Surat ar-Rahman: 76)
[It it are] lined-up cushions, and spread-out rugs. (Surat al-
Ghashiyya: 15-16)

The Most Beautiful Garments
[In them they will] wear green garments made of the finest silk and
rich brocade, reclining there on couches under canopies. What an
excellent reward! What a wonderful repose! (Surat al-Kahf: 31)
[Allah will admit those who believe and do right actions into gar-
dens] where their clothing will be of silk. (Surat al-Hajj: 23)

Gold, Silk, Pearls, and All Sorts of Jewels
They will have Gardens of Eden with rivers flowing under them.
They will be adorned in them with bracelets made of gold... (Surat
al-Kahf: 31)
But Allah will admit those who believe and do right actions into

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