English book · Interpretation of Human History

The World of Paradise

English book, p. 78

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

We find the same message in previous divine books revealed to the prophets. In the Bible, we find these words, “Depart from evil, and do good; then you will dwell in the land forever. For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed; the offspring of the wicked will perish. The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.” (Psalm, 37: 27-29) A number of verses in the Quran tell us about the ideal environment in Paradise and the availability of everything in very superior quality in abundance. For instance, the Quran says, “Wherever you look, you will see bliss and a great kingdom” (76:20). Extraordinary and most refined arrangements for the inhabitants of Paradise are mentioned in this verse, “The blessings, and the great kingdom”. ‘Blessings’ here refers to all kinds of blessings. Anything one would desire will be available there in the ultimate or most perfect form. ‘The great kingdom’ refers to complete freedom, that is, having all the opportunity to live a life free from all restrictions. This special privilege of absolute freedom will be bestowed, in the Hereafter, upon those who made proper use of their freedom in this world. Chapter 3 of the Quran tells us about the vastness of Paradise: “And vie with one another for your Lord’s forgiveness and for a Paradise as vast as the heavens

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