ON THE THRESHOLD OF PARADISE

The emergence of this spiritual, or heavenly period is in practical terms as much a possibility as that of previous periods of history. world. But later, he became more and more successful at constructing a highly developed world. This human success goes hand-in-hand with a continuous evolutionary process. And it is but natural to believe that one more stage is in the offing — that of a perfect world. Now according to this evolutionary process, the earth is heading towards a superior stage. This will be the last evolutionary stage of the earth which we can call the perfect world. In this ideal world, all types of limitations will come to an end. By Divine arrangement, justice will prevail in its most perfect form. The wicked will be removed from the earth and only the virtuous will gain entry into this ideal world, where there will be no pollution of any sort. Calamities will cease to occur and all disadvantages such as disease, accidents, old age and death will be eradicated forever. In the present world, all tasks are performed by hard work. Indeed, hardship and success are inseparable. Such a state of affairs will no longer prevail in paradise, for such refined changes will take place that each activity will be an enjoyable one. As it is said in the Quran: “Truly, the dwellers of Paradise that day (the Day of Resurrection) will be busy in joyful activities.” THE QURAN, 36: 55 In Paradise, there will be no need for special arrangements for human diversion, for there all activities will be a source of entertainment and enjoyment. The heaven on earth man has been seeking for thousands of years, in response to his natural urges, will be found in a state of perfection. He will find a life of joy, peace and happiness forever in this world. There will be no necessity for physical labour; pleasant intellectual activities will suffice for the achievement of all desired goals. v