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The reward of the pious monotheists, by the grace of God Almighty, is to enter Paradise in the Afterlife, and be spared from the fires of Hell.
If a person departs this world having won the pleasure of God, then he will have the glad tidings of all that is good after that. When he enters Paradise he will have delights and pleasures such as no eye has seen, no ear has heard and it has not entered the mind of any man. He will have all that he wishes for in the best ways. Everything that he asks for will be granted, and everything that he longs for he will get. He will never find anything to upset or disturb him, because he is in the care of God, the Most Merciful, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Therein you shall have (all) that your inner‑selves desire, and therein you shall have (all) for which you ask. An entertainment from (God), the Oft‑Forgiving, Most Merciful” [The Quran, Fussilat v. 31-32]
And their recompense shall be Paradise, and silken garments, because they were patient. Reclining therein on raised thrones, they will see there neither the excessive heat of the sun, nor the excessive bitter cold, and the shade thereof is close upon them, and the bunches of fruit thereof will hang low within their reach. And amongst them will be passed round vessels of silver and cups of crystal, crystal-clear, made of silver. They will determine the measure thereof according to their wishes. And they will be given to drink there a cup (of wine) mixed with ginger, (and) a spring there, called Salsabil. And round about them will servants of everlasting youth. If you see them, you would think them scattered pearls. And when you look there (in Paradise), you will see a delight (that cannot be imagined), and a great dominion. Their garments will be of fine green silk, and gold embroidery. They will be adorned with bracelets of silver, and their Lord will give them a pure drink. (And it will be said to them): "Verily, this is a reward for you, and your endeavour has been accepted." [The Quran, Al-Insan v. 12-22]
"The description of Paradise which the Pious 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. [The Quran, Muhammed v. 15]
And those foremost (in monotheism and in performing righteous deeds in the life of this world) will be foremost (in Paradise). These will be those nearest to God, in the Gardens of delight (Paradise)... (They will be) on thrones woven with gold and precious stones, reclining thereon, face to face. They will be served by youthful servants, 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 fair maidens (as wives for the pious) with wide, lovely eyes , like preserved pearls. A reward for what (good) they used to do. No evil vain talk will they hear therein, nor any sinful speech (like gossip, backbiting, etc.), but only the saying of: "Peace!", "Peace!" (as a greeting)...(They will be) among thornless lote-trees Among vegetation 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. [Al-Waqi'ah v. 10-37]
"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): "Peace!"(peace be on you), a Word from the Lord (God), Most Merciful." [Yaa' Seen v.55-8]
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