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No doubt, believers will also not suffer from mental fatigue there. In
contrast to paradise where "there no sense of fatigue shall touch them"
(Surat al-Hijr 48), man in this world feels fatigue since his body has not
been created strong. When one feels tired, it becomes difficult to concen-
trate and to make sound decisions. Due to weariness, one's perceptions
alter. Yet, such a state of mind never exists in paradise. All senses remain
keen perceiving the creation of Allah in the best manner. Believers are
completely unaware of any feelings of fatigue and, hence, they taste the
gifts of Allah without interruption. The pleasure and joy felt are boundless
and eternal.
In an environment where fatigue and boredom do not exist, Allah
rewards believers by creating "whatever they wish". Indeed, Allah gives the
good news that He will create more than believers can imagine or wish:
"There will be for them therein all that they wish – and more besides – in
Our Presence." (Surah Qaf: 35)
It should be kept in mind that one of the most important favours of par-
adise is that "Allah will preserve believers from the Penalty of the Blazing
Fire" (Surat ad-Dukhan: 56) and "not the slightest sound will they hear of
Hell." (Surat al-Anbiya: 102)
Whenever they wish, on the other hand, believers have the opportuni-
ty to see and talk to the people of hell. They feel grateful for this favour
also:

Saying: "Surely we feared before on account of our families but Allah has
been gracious to us and He has saved us from the punishment of the hot
wind. Surely, we called upon Him before. Surely He is the Benign, the
Merciful." (Surat at-Tur: 26-28)
Paradise is described in the Qur'an as follows: "And when you look, it
is there you will see a Bliss and a Realm Magnificent." (Surat al-Insan: 20)
Here, eyes savour and enjoy a different prospect, a different magnificence.
Every corner and spot is decorated with precious ornaments. Such mag-
nificence is only for those believers upon whom Allah bestows His mercy
and to whom He grants His Garden. And We shall remove from their hearts
any lurking sense of injury: (they will be) brothers joyfully facing each
other on thrones of dignity. (Surat al-Hijr: 47) Abiding therein; they shall

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