The Evolution Deceit
The Golden Age
Artistry in ParadiseRivers 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) Gushing Springs
In it is a gushing spring. (Surat al-Ghashiyya: 12) High-Ceilinged Halls and Lofty Chambers
She was told: "Enter the courtyard." But when she saw it, she supposed it to be a pool and bared her legs. He said: "It is a courtyard paved with glass." She said: "My Lord, I have wronged myself, but I have submitted with Sulayman to the Lord of all the worlds." (Surat an-Naml: 44) Fine DwellingsAllah has promised male and female believers gardens with rivers flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, forever, and fine dwellings in the Gardens of Eden. And Allah's good pleasure is even greater. That is the great victory. (Surat at-Tawba: 72) The Highest ParadiseSuch people will be repaid for their steadfastness with the Highest Paradise, where they will meet with welcome and "Peace." (Surat al-Furqan: 75) Gardens
And We gave Sulayman power over the wind—a month's journey in the morning and a month in the afternoon. And We made a fount of molten brass flow out for him. And some of the jinn worked in front of him by his Lord's permission. And if a single one of them deviates at all from Our command, We let him taste the punishment of the Searing Blaze. They made for him anything he wished: high arches and statues, huge dishes like cisterns, great built-in cooking vats. "Work, family of Dawud, in thankfulness!" But very few of My servants are thankful. Then when We decreed that he should die, nothing divulged his death to them except the worm that ate his staff; so that when he fell down, it was made clear to the jinn that if they had truly had knowledge of the Unseen, they need not have stayed there suffering humiliating punishment. There was also a sign for Saba in their dwelling place: two gardens—one to the right and one to the left. "Eat of your Lord's provision and give thanks to Him: a bountiful land and a forgiving Lord." (Surah Saba: 12-15) Cool PavilionsDark-eyed (women), secluded in cool pavilions. (Surat ar-Rahman: 72) Couches
Reclining in it on couches, they will experience there neither burning sun nor bitter cold. (Surat al-Insan: 13) Cups
Sweet fruits and high honor in Gardens of Delight on couches face-to-face; a cup from a flowing spring passing round among them, as white as driven snow, delicious to those who drink, which has no headache in it and does not leave them stupefied. (Surat as-Saffat: 42-47) Platters, Goblets, and Decanters
Platters and cups of gold will be passed around among them, and 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 DoorsWere 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) 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) 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) Wearing fine silk and rich brocade, face-to-face with one another. (Surat ad-Dukhan: 53) Gold and Silver BraceletsBut Allah will admit those who believe and do right actions into gardens with rivers flowing under them, where they will be adorned with gold bracelets and pearls, and where their clothing will be of silk. (Surat al-Hajj: 23) 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) They will have Gardens of Eden with rivers flowing under them. They will be adorned in them with bracelets made of gold and 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) They will wear green garments of fine silk and rich brocade. They will be adorned with silver bracelets. And their Lord will give them a pure draught to drink. (Surat al-Insan: 21) All Sorts of Desirable Fruits
And any fruit that they specify. (Surat al-Waqi'a: 21) The Fruits of the Gardens Hanging Close to Hand
Its shading branches will droop down over them, its ripe fruit hanging ready to be picked. (Surat al-Insan: 14) Non-failing FoodstuffWhat 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) Delicious Drinks
... A cup from a flowing spring passing round among them, as white as driven snow, delicious to those who drink, which has no headache in it and does not leave them stupefied. (Surat as-Saffat: 45-47) Non-Spoiling BlessingsAn image of Paradise that is promised to the heedful. In it there are rivers of water that will never spoil, rivers of milk whose taste will never change, 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 to drink, which lacerates their bowels? (Surah Muhammad: 15)
And the Companions of the Right: what of the Companions of the Right? Amid thornless lote-trees, fruit-laden acacias, wide-spreading shade, outpouring water, and fruits in abundance never failing, unrestricted. And on elevated couches. (Surah Al-Waqi'a: 27-34)
Seeing them, you see delight and a great kingdom. They will wear green garments of fine silk and rich brocade. They will be adorned with silver bracelets. (Surat al-Insan: 20-21) But Allah will admit those who believe and do right actions into gardens with rivers flowing under them, where they will be adorned with gold bracelets and pearls, and where their clothing will be of silk. (Surat al-Hajj: 23) ![]()
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