Page 86 - Beauties for Life in the Qur'an

84 BEAUTIES FOR LIFE IN THE QUR'AN

This verse draws attention to the beauty of using rich silk bro-
cade on couches and beds. Rich silk, which is an elaborate and
thick form of silk, is a very precious and aesthetically pleasing
fabric. When embellished with rich designs and fine thread, rich
silk gives a couch a more impressive appearance.

Green Cushions
Reclining on green cushions and beautiful carpets. Which then
of the bounties of your Lord will you deny? (Surat ar-Rahman:
76-77)
Cushions are another beauty mentioned in the Qur'an.
Besides cushions, the verse also points to the significance of
green, the peace-giving nature of which has been confirmed by
modern science.

Golden Trays and Cups
Platters and cups of gold will pass around among them, and they
will have there all that their hearts desire and in which their
eyes find delight. You will remain in it timelessly, for ever. That
is the Garden you will inherit for what you did. (Surat az-
Zukhruf: 71-72)
Allah informs us that cups in Paradise also will have artistic
and aesthetic value. As the verse further maintains, these mate-
rials are the blessings "that their hearts desire and in which their
eyes find delight."

Vessels of Silver and Goblets of Pure Crystal
Aside from golden trays and cups, we learn that silver and
goblets of pure crystal will be available in Paradise. The verses
read: