THE HEREAFTER

The Hereafter ~ 75 ~ and over again, thus arousing strong antipathies. But believers are exhorted, by divine commandments, to rise above the treatment meted out to them and to confront negative treatment with positive behaviour. This means suppressing angry and vengeful feelings, and permitting absolutely no outburst of bitterness and loathing. All of these emotions have to be thoroughly stifled, and, in spite of having experienced them, the true believer must deal with others in the purest spirit of goodwill. The Garden of Paradise is an exquisite and unblemished haven, which God has specifically created for the truly, righteous among His servants. A glimpse of this world is to be had from the words of the Prophet: “The Companions of Paradise will eat and drink there, but they will neither salivate, urinate or defecate.” “What will happen to what they eat?” asked the companions, to which the Prophet replied: “There will be belching and perspiration, which will be as fragrant as musk. Praise and glorification of God will come as naturally to them as