This page is a study of the descriptions of the Paradise that God the most high has prepared for and promised to reward those that are believers, and righteous good doers. Allah uses things that we can relate to describe the paradise, but he tells us that there are things in paradise that we cant possibly comprehend in this life. And we only know what he has revealed in the quran and to his final messenger Muhammad (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). It is broken down into three parts:

1. Introduction
2. Descriptions of paradise in the Quran.
3. Descriptions of paradise from hadeeth (sayings of the Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him.)

Introduction

Paradise is the ultimate aspiration towards which the believers of all eras have striven. It was the burning desire in the hearts of the Pious Predecessors(as-Salaf as-Salih) which motivated them to set the highest example of heroism, jihad and sacrifice.

Paradise is the noble aim towards which the longing of many souls has been directed, at all times and in all places. So much so that many have willingly undergone suffering in order to attain their goal of paradise.

Paradise is the greatest desire of the believer. Reaching paradise is the hope for which he looks throughout his life.

Paradise is the abode of the Muttaqin(pious, god fearing), the home of those whom Allah has blessed: the prophets, the truthful ones, the martyrs and the righteous. It is a place that has gardens with flowing rivers, its inhabitants have palaces made of gold and silver bricks, and mortar made of the finest smelling musk, its pebbles are pearls and saphires, its soil is saffron, and its tents are hollowed out pearls.

The people in paradise live a life of ease. They eat, but pass no impure substances, such as mucus or urine, from their bodies. They do sweat, but their sweat is musk. They only laugh and do not weep, they remain there and never leave. They live and do not die, their faces are glowing, laughing and cheerful.

In paradise there is stunning beauty, and eternal bliss, all is happiness. There the veil is lifted and the victorious ones see the face of god(Allah)the almighty, the bestower. In paradise there are things which no eye has seen and no ear has heard, things that have never occured to the human heart.

The prophet of goodness, guidance and light, Muhammad(peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), has told us all about this place. It was revealed to him by his lord, Allah the almighty, the all high, the exalted.

Descriptions of paradise in the Quran

“Truly! The Muttaqûn (pious and righteous persons - see V.2:2) will be amidst Gardens and water-springs (Paradise). (It will be said to them): ‘Enter therein (Paradise), in peace and security. And We shall remove from their breasts any sense of injury (that they may have), (So they will be like) brothers facing each other on thrones. No sense of fatigue shall touch them, nor shall they (ever) be asked to leave it. Declare (O Muhammad SAW) unto My slaves, that truly, I am the Oft-Forgiving, the Most-Merciful.” (Sura 15, verses 45-49)

“Truly, Allâh will admit those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, to Gardens underneath which rivers flow (in Paradise), wherein they will be adorned with bracelets of gold and pearls and their garments therein will be of silk.” (sura 22, verse 23)

“Verily, the dwellers of the Paradise, that Day, will be busy in joyful things. They and their wives will be in pleasant shade, reclining on thrones. They will have therein fruits (of all kinds) and all that they ask for. (It will be said to them): Salâmun (peace be on you), a Word from the Lord (Allâh), Most Merciful.” (sura 36, verses 55-5

” Verily! The Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2), will be in place of Security (Paradise). Among Gardens and Springs; Dressed in fine silk and (also) in thick silk, facing each other, o (it will be), and We shall marry them to Houris (female fair ones) with wide, lovely eyes. They will call therein for every kind of fruit in peace and security; They will never taste death therein except the first death (of this world), and He will save them from the torment of the blazing Fire.” (sura 44, verses 51-56)

“The description of Paradise which the Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2) have been promised is that in it are rivers of water the taste and smell of which are not changed; rivers of milk of which the taste never changes; rivers of wine delicious to those who drink; and rivers of clarified honey (clear and pure) therein for them is every kind of fruit; and forgiveness from their Lord. (Are these) like those who shall dwell for ever in the Fire, and be given, to drink, boiling water, so that it cuts up their bowels?” (sura 47, verse 15)

” And those foremost [(in Islâmic Faith of Monotheism and in performing righteous deeds) in the life of this world on the very first call for to embrace Islâm,] will be foremost (in Paradise). These will be those nearest to Allâh. In the Gardens of delight (Paradise). A multitude of those (foremost) will be from the first generations (who embraced Islâm). And a few of those (foremost) will be from the later time (generations). (They will be) on thrones woven with gold and precious stones, Reclining thereon, face to face. They will be served by immortal boys, With cups, and jugs, and a glass from the flowing wine, Wherefrom they will get neither any aching of the head, nor any intoxication. And fruit; that they may choose. And the flesh of fowls that they desire. And (there will be) Houris (fair females) with wide, lovely eyes (as wives for the pious), Like unto preserved pearls. A reward for what they used to do. No Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk) will they hear therein, nor any sinful speech (like backbiting, etc.). But only the saying of: Salâm!, Salâm! (greetings with peace)! And those on the Right Hand, ­ Who will be those on the Right Hand? (They will be) among thornless lote-trees, Among Talh (banana-trees) with fruits piled one above another, In shade long-extended, By water flowing constantly, And fruit in plenty, Whose season is not limited, and their supply will not be cut off, And on couches or thrones, raised high. Verily, We have created them (maidens) of special creation. And made them virgins. Loving (their husbands only), equal in age. For those on the Right Hand. A multitude of those (on the Right Hand) will be from the first generation (who embraced Islâm). And a multitude of those (on the Right Hand) will be from the later times (generations). (sura 56, verses 10-40)

“Verily, for the Muttaqûn, there will be a success (Paradise); Gardens and grapeyards; And young full-breasted (mature) maidens of equal age; And a full cup (of wine). No Laghw (dirty, false, evil talk) shall they hear therein, nor lying; A reward from your Lord, an ample calculated gift (according to the best of their good deeds). (From) the Lord of the heavens and the earth, and whatsoever is in between them, the Most Beneficent, none can dare to speak with Him (on the Day of Resurrection except after His Leave). The Day that Ar-Rûh [Jibrael (Gabriel) or another angel] and the angels will stand forth in rows, none shall speak except him whom the Most Beneficent (Allâh) allows, and he will speak what is right. That is without doubt the True Day, so, whosoever wills, let him seek a place with (or a way to) His Lord (by obeying Him in this worldly life)!” (sura 78, verses 31-39)

“Verily, those who believe [in the Oneness of Allâh along with the six articles of Faith, i.e. to believe in Allâh, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, Day of Resurrection, and Al-Qadar (Divine Preordainments) - Islâmic Monotheism], and do deeds of righteousness, their Lord will guide them through their Faith; under them will flow rivers in the Gardens of delight (Paradise). Their way of request therein will be Subhânaka Allâhumma (Glory to You, O Allâh!) and Salâm (peace, safe from each and every evil) will be their greetings therein (Paradise)! and the close of their request will be: Al-Hamdu Lillâhi Rabbil-’Alamîn [All the praises and thanks are to Allâh, the Lord of 'Alamîn (mankind, jinns and all that exists)]. (sura 10, verses 9-10)

” And Paradise will be brought near to the Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2) not far off. (It will be said): This is what you were promised, - (it is) for those oft-returning (to Allâh) in sincere repentance, and those who preserve their covenant with Allâh (by obeying Him in all what He has ordered, and worship none but Allâh Alone, i.e. follow Allâh’s Religion, Islâmic Monotheism). Who feared the Most Beneficent (Allâh) in the Ghaib (unseen): (i.e. in this worldly life before seeing and meeting Him), and brought a heart turned in repentance (to Him - and absolutely free from each and every kind of polytheism), Enter you therein in peace and security; this is a Day of eternal life! There they will have all that they desire, and We have more (for them, i.e. a glance at the All-Mighty, All-Majestic swt ). (sura 50, verses 31-35)

Descriptions of paradise from hadeeth (sayings of the prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him)).

Hadeeth No. 3027 Bukhari- Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “The first batch (of people) who will enter Paradise will be (glittering) like a full moon; and those who will enter next will be (glittering) like the brightest star. Their hearts will be as if the heart of a single man, for they will have no enmity amongst themselves, and everyone of them shall have two wives, each of whom will be so beautiful, pure and transparent that the marrow of the bones of their legs will be seen through the flesh. They will be glorifying Allah in the morning and evening, and will never fall ill, and they will neither blow their noses, nor spit. Their utensils will be of gold and silver, and their combs will be of gold, and the fuel used in their centers will be the aloes-wood, and their sweat will smell like musk.”

Hadeeth No. 3032 Bukhari-Narrated Anas bin Malik: The Prophet said, “There is a tree in Paradise (which is so big and huge that) if a rider travels in its shade for one hundred years, he would not be able to cross it.”

Hadeeth No. 3033 Bukhari-Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said “There is a tree in Paradise (which is so big and huge that) a rider could travel in its shade for a hundred years. And if you wish, you can recite:–’In shade long extended..’ (56. 30) and a place in Paradise equal to an arrow bow of one of you, is better than (the whole earth) on which the sun rises and sets.”

Hadeeth No. 3036 Bukhari - Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri: The Prophet said, “The people of Paradise will look at the dwellers of the lofty mansions (i.e. a superior place in Paradise) in the same way as one looks at a brilliant star far away in the East or in the West on the horizon; all that is because of their superiority over one another (in rewards).” On that the people said, “O Allah’s Apostle! Are these lofty mansions for the prophets which nobody else can reach? The Prophet replied,” No! “By Allah in whose Hands my life is, these are for the men who believed in Allah and also believed in the Apostles.”

Hadeeth No. 3025 Bukhari- Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “Allah said, “I have prepared for My Pious slaves things which have never been seen by an eye, or heard by an ear, or imagined by a human being.” If you wish, you can recite this Verse from the Holy Quran:–”No soul knows what is kept hidden for them, of joy as a reward for what they used to do.” (32.17)

Hadeeth No. 3024 Bukhari- Narrated ‘Abdullah bin Qais Al-Ashari: The Prophet said, “A tent (in Paradise) is like a hollow pearl which is thirty miles in height and on every corner of the tent the believer will have a family that cannot be seen by the others.” (Narrated Abu Imran in another narration, “(The tent is) sixty miles (in height)”

“…And there is nothing between the people and them looking at their Lord (to Him belongs Might and Majesty) exept for the ‘robe’ of Al Kibriyaa- Granduer and Glory on His countenance in the Garden of ‘Aden.” ( Bukhari and Muslim).

Ubaadah Ibn As Saamit related that the Prophet said ” Paradise has 100 levels. Between each level and the next is the distance of 100 years.”

Ibn Affaan said,”Like the distance between the heavens and the earth, and the Firdaus is the highest of them in degree, and from it the 4 rivers of paradise emerge.And the Throne is above it.So when you ask Allah ask Him for Al Firdaus.”( Ahmed) Also related by At Tirmidhi.

…” are you not pleased that for you is the equivlent of the world and 10 times more” ( this is for the last person to enter paradise. ( Bukhari and Muslim).

Ibn Umar reported from the messenger of Allah SAWS said “The dweller of paradise who is least in ranking will look at a territory that is 2000 years journey vast. He will see it’s furthest point just as he sees it’s nearest point. He will see his Wives and Servants. And the best of the dwellers of Paradise in ranking is one who will look at the Countenance of Allah twice every day.”(Ahmed) Also related by At Tirmidhi.

Abu Hurairah said ” We said “Oh Messenger of Allah, speak to us about Paradise.What is it’s building material?”He SAWS said”A stone of Silver and a stone of Gold, and it’s milaat( cement between the bricks) is musk.It’s pebbles are pearls and rubies, it’s soil is saffron. He who enters it will be in bliss and never will become wretched; he will live forever and will never die. His garment will not wear out and his youth will never fade.”( Ahmed).

…the Prophet SAWS said”were the smallest amount of light in Paradise to appear to the world, it would adorn what is between the sky and the earth.” Related by Ibn Wahb.

Hakeem Ibn Mu’aawiyah Ibn Abi Bahz related from his father that he heard the messenger of Allah SAWS say,”In Paradise there is a sea of milk, a sea of water, a sea of honey and a sea of wine.Then the breaking away of the rivers from them is after that.”(Ahmed and At Tirmidhi)

Abu Bakr Ibn Qais related from his father that the messenger of Allah SAWS said,”Do you think that the rivers of Paradise have boarders in the ground?No! By Allah indeed they are swimming on the surface of the ground.It’s 2 sides are pearls, it’s domes are pearls and it’s perfume is ‘Al Adhfar’.’ It was said,” Oh messenger of Allah! What is Al Adhfar?”He SAWS said,”That which is pure.”Related by Abu Bakr Ibn Mirdawai.

Hudhaifa related that the messenger of Allah SAWS said,”Verily in Paradise there are birds that are like Al Bukhaatee(camels with long necks).”Abu Bakr said,” Are they soft Oh Messenger of Allah?”He SAWS said, “The one who eats them is softer than them and you are from those who eat them Oh Abu Bakr.” Related by Al Haakim.