Where Believers Live inParadise

Where Believers Live in Paradise
Allah has promised the men and women of the believers Gardens with
rivers flowing under them, remaining in themtimelessly, 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)
As we said earlier, the houses where believers live their earthly
lives are "places in which Allah has permitted to bebuilt and in which
His name is remembered" (Surat an-Nur, 36), placesthat are cared for
and kept spotlessly clean according to Allah's command. Houses in
Paradise are like these, in that they are incomparably
refreshingplaces in which Allah is remembered and offered
thanksgiving.
In the same way as thesebeautiful houses and mansions may be built
amid natural beauty, it isalso possible that they may have been built
in outstandingly modern cities with aesthetically beautiful
architecture and superior technology.
The houses mentioned in the Qur'an are generally built amid natural
beauty, as the following verse informs us:
But those who heed their Lord will have mansions raised upon mansions
high, beneath which runnning waters flow. That is Allah's promise.
Allah does not break His promise. (Surataz-Zumar, 20)
Mansions located in highplaces, with views around and below
them,provide a detailed panorama that allows their inhabitants to
perceive many beautiful things at the same time.
The Qur'an mentions that water runs below those mansions built in high
places. Thus, in order to see this view, the mansions may contain
sitting-rooms with picture windows orwith glass on all four sides. In
such mansions,"designed to provide the human spiritwith the greatest
amount of pleasure possible, believers lounge on their thrones, enjoy
the best fruits and drinks and, as they look down from above, derive
pleasure from looking at one beautiful view after another.
The mansions are designed and furnished with the highest quality
materials and the most harmonious colors, and feature comfortable
armchairs and thrones facing each other. As"gold-encrusted thrones"
(Surat al-Waqi'a, 15) and"thrones lined up" (Suratat-Tur, 20)
maintain, thrones are symbols of wealth, splendor, and power.
Believers, to whom Allah has granted Paradise's eternal blessings,
have been found worthy of such beauty. Sitting and reclining on their
thrones, and surroundedby unimaginable beauty,they continually
remember Allah. The Qur'an states:
They will enter Gardens of Eden, where they will be adorned with gold
bracelets and pearls, andwhere their clothing willbe of silk. They
will say:"Praise be to Allah, Who has removed all sadness from us.
Truly, our Lord is Ever-Forgiving, Ever-Thankful: He Who has lodged
us, out of His favor, in the Abode of Permanence, where no weariness
or fatigue affects us." (Surah Fatir, 33-35)
Reclining upon soft couches, believers "gaze around them" (Surat
al-Mutaffifin, 23). Just seeing Paradise's magnificent views and
beauties is a feast for the eyes and a great blessing. This will be an
enjoyable banquet for believers to behold.
To share these beauties and pleasures with all believers, regardless
of when they led their earthly existence, is a blessing that can be
realized fully only in Paradise. For example, tosit on facing thrones
andconverse with Musa (as), 'Isa (as), or with pious believers and the
Prophet's Companions, as well as to remember Allah with them, is not a
pleasure that the world can grant; this pleasure belongs only to
Paradise.
In Paradise, everything believers desire will be created and brought
to them by special servants appointed for that task. The Qur'an
informs us that:
Circulating among them will be youths like hidden pearls. (Surat at-Tur, 24)
Believers, whom Allah has made worthy of Paradise, are highly select
and valuable persons. The fact that they are in a position of"high
honor" (Surat as-Saffat, 42) shows the value that Allah places upon
them. The servants mentioned above, who attend immediately to the
believers' every wishand give them free and interrupted service, are
described in the Qur'an as ageless young men:
Ageless youths will circulate among them, serving them. Seeing them,
you would think them scattered pearls. (Surat al-Insan, 19)
These servants, whose sole purpose is to attendto the believers'
wishes, and the fact that the blessings are freely offered with such
perfect service, are otherexamples of glorious beauty. The gadgets
used in this service also have great value and areof high quality,
for:
Platters and cups of goldwill be passed 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, forever. (Surat
az-Zukhruf, 71)
While in this world, believers attend to manythings, among them
getting as close as possible to the blessings of life in Paradise. We
can learn about the magnificent material used for clothing there.
Allah teaches people in this world to wear fine clothing, as stated
in:
O Children of Adam! We have sent down clothingto you to conceal your
private parts, and fine apparel. But the garment of the fear of Allah
- that is the best! That is one of Allah's Signs, so that hopefully
you will pay heed. (Suratal-A'raf, 26)
In Surat al-A'raf, 31, Allahurges believers to wear clean and fine
clothing:"O Children of Adam! Wear fine clothing in every mosque. Eat
and drink, but do not be profligate. He does not love the profligate."
Therefore, the clothing worn in Paradise will be several times more
splendid and stylish thanworldly clothing. The Qur'an especially
mentions two kinds of material found in Paradise: silk and brocade.
For example, it states that believers will wear "fine silk and rich
brocade, face to face with one another" (Surat ad-Dukhan, 53). Inthis
world, these two materials are rare, expensive, and of high quality.
Such clothing will give great aesthetic pleasure both to the person
wearing them and the one who sees them being worn. The beauty and
splendor of this clothing only enhances the perfection of those who
wear it.
Of course, the material and clothing found there is not limited to
these two, for Allah, Whogranted these great rewards, will clothe the
people of Paradise in many more beautiful garments made of many more
beautiful materials. He can create clothing styles and materials that
are unknown to us in this world.
The Qur'an tells us that this beautiful clothing is ornamented with
jewelry to enhance its attractiveness. Gold and silver bracelets and
pearls are mentioned specifically, as in the following verses:
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, andwhere their clothing willbe of silk. (Surat
al-Hajj, 23)
They will wear green garments of fine silk andrich brocade. They will
be adorned with silver bracelets. And their Lord will give them a pure
draught to drink. (Surat al-Insan, 21)
As this verse maintains, beautiful jewelry complements fine clothing,
and both offered for the pleasure of believers.
The basic quality of the materials in Paradise is their varied
delicacy andstriking beauty, both of which are reflections of Allah's
eternal knowledge and artistry. For example, thrones areinlaid with
precious stones and arranged carefully in high places; clothing is
made of silk and brocade, and adorned with gold and silver ornaments.
Allah has given many details about Paradise inthe Qur'an, but the
expressions that He has used allow believers to use their imagination
open. In Paradise, (Allah surely knows best) everybeliever will have
all kinds of blessings, views,and places especially designed for his
or her own pleasure. Of course, apart from the blessings announced in
the Qur'an, Allah has prepared many more surprises for believers, whom
He has made worthy of Paradise.

The Natural Beauty of Paradise

The Natural Beauty of Paradise
"What is the example [i.e., description] of Paradise promised to
therighteous 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 disbelievers isthe Fire."
(Surat ar-Ra'd, 35)
Natural beauty and greenery are among Paradise's wonderful blessings.
Mansions built in gardens, right next to springs, are another beauty.
Paradise, in which there is "neither burning sun nor bitter cold"
(Surat al-Insan, 13),has such a pleasant climate that no one is made
uncomfortable. It contains no exhausting sweaty heat or freezing cold.
In Paradise, Allah will admit believers into"cool, refreshing shade"
(Surat an-Nisa', 57)
The expression"refreshing shade," along with revealing that the
climate will be comfortable and just as a person would want it, points
out that Paradise's environment and conditions have been designed to
give the human spirit true satiety and comfort. Every thing and
condition in Paradise will be just as a believer desires.
One of the natural beauties most mentioned by Allah in the Qur'an is
that of"outpouring water" (Surat al-Waqi'a, 31).
As we observe in this earthly life, the human spirit derives great
pleasure from water, especially flowing water.Lakes, rivers,
waterfalls, and streams flowing in aforest all speak to the human
spirit. All artificialpools and fountains in mansions, residences,
estates, and villa gardens, as well as artificial and natural streams,
arise from this longing for the spiritual aesthetic.
The main reason why these esthetic views are so pleasurable is because
the human spirit has been created for Paradise. These beauties are
described elsewhere, as follows:
In them [two other Gardens] are two gushing springs. (Surat ar-Rahman, 66)
The sight and sound of flowing water comfort and gladden the human
heart. The sight and sound of water falling from above give pleasure
and are a means whereby people can give thanks to Allah and praise His
name. Especially if the water flows in the hills, among trees and
greenery or runs over stones, it is a really impressive sight.
Iteither collects in the place where it falls, or forms pools and
flows from one place to another. Continually flowing water is a sign
of endless and inexhaustible plenty.
As we learn in Surat al-Hijr, 45: "The heedful will be amid Gardens
and Springs." Another verse reads: "The heedful will be in shady nooks
by springs" (Surat al-Mursalat, 41)
The "shady nooks" may be special spaces createdso that believers can
sit and observe all of this beauty. (Allah knows best) As with
mansions, these shady nooks also are placed in high placesso that the
people in Paradise can view the beauty below and see itsmany details.
Shady nooks offer special pleasure to believers. Forexample, people
are served various kinds of food and fruits there, come together there
andhold pleasurable conversations, and enjoythemselves there. Their
being placed next to springs, spaces that give pleasure to the human
soul, adds to their attractiveness. From these springs flow delicious
waters.
Another natural beauty is the gardens. For example, the "lush Meadows
of the Gardens" mentioned Surat ash-Shura, 22 havebeen prepared only
for believers. One of their particular features is the harmony of
natural beauty contained therein. Within them grow a never-ending
variety of plants, similar to the most delicate and sweet-smelling
ones on Earth, and several species of animals, both known and unknown
to us.
The gardens are adorned with various fruit and other types of trees,
plains of "deep viridian green" (Surat ar-Rahman, 64) plants and
flowers, and, in some places, pools and fountains. Surat al-Waqi'a
also mentions"fruit-laden lote-trees with thorns removed" and
"[banana] trees layered [with fruit]" (28-29).
By reflecting upon all of these things, we can form a general view of
Paradise. Some of its characteristics remind usof things in this
world; others are unique blessings and beauties of Paradise that no
one has ever seen or known, and that our minds cannot imagine or
express. We must be aware that beautiful things and surprises are
waiting for believers in Paradise, things and surprises prepared by
Allah's infinite knowledge and beyond our imagination. As Surat
ash-Shura, 22 tells us: "They will have whatever they wish for with
their Lord. That is the great favor," everything in Paradise,
including all of its natural beauties, are brought into being in
accordance with a believer's own desire and pleasure. In other words,
Allah allows a believer's imagination a role in forming Paradise's
environment as a favor from Him.

Durood - 70,000 Angels write Sawab (deeds) for reciter

If recited once, a muslim will gain as much deeds (sawab) as if 1000
angelswrite deeds for 70 days or if 70 angels write deeds for 1000
days, still won't be able to write them all.(Hazarat Abdul Wahab
Sherani- MIZAN)

The Miracle of Amino Acid Production

Manufacturing plants contain highly importantsystems for industry.
Thematerials scheduled for production are manufactured in a
systematic, high-quality and controlled manner. Many machines and
equipment are required for even a single product. Engineers,
scientists and laborers work together to produce these
machines.Systems that will produce the best outcomes are produced
through detailed calculations and designs.This work is never left
tochance. On the contrary, every stage of manufacturing is kept under
strict control. Modern biology and genetics have shown, just as in
these examples, that there are high-technology factories and
productionplants in the living world, as well. One of these involves
the production of amino acids, the basic building blocks of the body.
You of course realize that the production plant you are seeing here
did not come into being by chance. Our cells also have their own
production plants. Theseall show that all the systems in living things
are under the control of a sublime mind.
The Amino Acid Miracle
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. There are 20 types of
amino acid in living things. Enzymes and the complex manufacturers in
the celluse amino acids to build skyscraper-like giant molecules, or
proteins. Controlling the amount of amino acids is therefore a most
important task.
Amino acids form as the result of an exceptionally detailed chain of
production. There are enzymes that work with great care foramino acid
production. However, there is one very interesting detail here.
Enzymes also consist of protein structures, and are therefore also
made up of amino acids. Gradual evolution is therefore out of the
question. There can be no enzyme production without amino acids, and
no amino acid production without enzymes .
Twenty types of amino acid are used in protein production. The
production of these 20 amino acids inside the cell is a miracle
because the enzymes responsible for production also consist of amino
acids.
Proteins are giant structures, just like skyscrapers, in the molecular
world. Of course, no skyscraper comes into being by chance. And
neither does an exceedingly complex protein.
Details of the System
The amino acids used in living things consist of atoms such as carbon,
nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen. These substances are worked by scores
of enzymes, operating just like master craftsmen. Each enzyme is
involved in only one task; it assembles a single amino acid in a
single area of a single molecule. They perform that task perfectly and
tothe letter. Enzymes work like workers on a production line. Each one
goes into action at just the right time. They continue to take over a
substance produced by one enzyme and then to hand it on to another.
The absence of just one enzyme, or even a tiny flaw in its
architecture, will bring the whole system down.
The construction sector is one of the world's major commercial
spheres. Factories are needed to manufacture the materials used in
construction. Structural materials such as roof tiles used in
constructionare also made in factories. A similar situation applies in
our cells. Amino acids are like bricks that build proteins. Just like
brick and iron/steel factories, cells have their own production lines
for the manufacture of amino acids.
A diagram showing the formation of amino acids. Each arrow represents
the chemical processes required for amino acids to form. There are
enzymes responsible for each chemical process. Therefore, several
enzymes are responsible just for amino acid production in our cells.
As we have seen, amino acid production takes place in a highly
controlled manner. There is no room for chance in the cell. In
addition, these enzymes that assemble a single atom in a molecular
mass are also made up of amino acids. And this shows that the system
was created as a whole.
For example, 25 enzymeswork in collaboration just in order to produce
six of the 20 types of amino acids in bacteria -methionine, threonine,
lysine, isoleucine, valine and leucine. [i] The raw materials used by
these enzymes cannot be obtained through random processes. Theseraw
materials are again produced by many enzymes in collaboration. Their
production is a miracle all by itself.
The workers on the production line in a factory loyally and devotedly
carry out procedures one after theother. All have their ownfunctions.
The absence of one of the workers performing these tasks will cause
the product tobe faulty and useless. The presence of enzymes, which
are far more complex than amino acids, is essential for the production
of amino acids, the basic building blocks of the cell. Life is an
exceedingly complex whole in which there is no room for chance.
The Striking Truth Hidden in the Amino Acid Production System
Evolutionists claim, in the light of their superstitious beliefs, that
living things developed gradually, by chance, from the primitive to
the more advanced. Accordingly, they refer to bacteria as primitive
life forms. Yet careful examination of any bacterium will reveal that
it is equippedwith exceptionally complex systems. A single bacterium
is equipped with a more complex and advanced technology than those
found in modern cities:
Only 10 of the amino acids necessary for protein production in the
human cell can be manufactured in the body. We therefore obtain amino
acids by consuming amino acids produced in other living things. Yet
bacteria produce all 20 types of amino acid. [ii] Living forms that
evolutionists regard as primitive are far ahead when it comesto the
manufacture of amino acids, the basic mechanism of life.
Deficiencies in Enzymes in the Manufacture of Amino Acids Leads to
Sickness and Death, Not to Progress
We have seen how manyenzymes are involved in the synthesis of amino
acids, the building blocks of protein and much smaller than
them.However, any gaps in these enzymes, or even the slightest error,
leads to disease and death. This shows how sensitivethe system is, how
it leaves no room for error and how it could not have come into being
gradually. All the components of the system have to be present
together. And that is only possible withCreation.
For example, genetic errors in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase -
used in themanufacture of the amino acid tyrosine - may cause mental
retardation, irregular temperature control, impaired gait and
paralysis. [iii]
Parkinson's disease is also associated with a decrease in the cells
manufacturing dopamine, also obtainedfrom amino acids. [iv]
Not only the manufacture of amino acids is regulated, but also
destruction within the cell. Deficiencies in the enzymes responsible
for this task cause death and disease. Mutations in the genes that
code the enzyme alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenasecause the disease MSUD,
that results in physical and mental retardation and death. [v]
The details in the production of proteins and amino acids reveal that
life is arranged in such a way as to leave no room for chance. Not one
single protein can come into being by chance. Neither can the complex
system that manufactures the building blocks of proteins, amino acids
in other words, come about by chance. A far more complex system has
been created for a single product. Any flaw in this structure will
lead, not to progress in living things, but to sickness and death.
Life, with all its details, is a clear miracle from Allah.
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