Jannah wa an-Naar - In The Light of the Qur'an and Sunnah (OP)
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Jannah wa an-Naar - In The Light of the Qur'an and Sunnah
by 'Umar Sulaiman al-Ashqar
Contents:
Definition and Explanation
Paradise and Hell Have Already Been Created
The Keepers of Hell
The Location of Hell
The Vast Extent of Hell
The Levels of Hell
The Gates of Hell
Fuel of Hell
The Intensity of Its Heat and the Vastness of Its Smoke and Sparks
Hell can Speak and See
Ibn 'Umar's Vision of Hell
Does Anybody See Hell in Reality Before the Day of Resurrection?
How Hell Affects this Earth and its Inhabitants
The People of Hell and Their Evil Deeds
The Worst Evil Deeds of Those Who Will Remain Forever in Hell
Evil Deeds that Lead One to Hell
Specific People Who Will Be In Hell
The Disbelievers Among the Jinn Will Be In Hell
Those Who Will Not Remain in Hell Forever
The Vast Number of People in Hell
The Wisdom Behind There Being So Many People In Hell
Most of Those Who Enter Hell Will be Women
The Huge Size of the People of Hell
The Food, Drink and Clothing of the People of Hell
The Punishment of the People of Hell: The Intensity of the Suffering of the
People of Hell
Pictures of Their Punishments
How to Save Oneself From the Fire
Paradise: the Eternal Abode
Admittance to Paradise
The Believers Will Be Purified Before They Enter Paradise
The First People to Enter Paradise
Those Who Will Enter Paradise Without Being Called to Account
The Poor Will Enter Jannah Ahead of the Rich
The First Three to Enter Jannah
The Sinners Among the Believers Will Enter Paradise
The Last Person to Enter Paradise
Those Who Will Enter Paradise Before the Day of Resurrection
Paradise: There is Nothing Like It
The Gates of Paradise
The Levels of Paradise
Differences between the Levels of Paradise
The Highest and Lowest Positions in Paradise
The Highest Position in Paradise
Those Who Take their Positions in the Highest Levels
The Soil of Paradise
The Rivers of Paradise
The Springs of Paradise
The Palaces and Tents of Paradise
The Light of Paradise
The Fragrance of Paradise
The Trees and Fruits of Paradise
The Animals and Birds of Paradise
The People of Paradise: The Deeds for Which People Will Deserve to Enter
Paradise
The People of Paradise: The Way to Paradise is Very Hard
The People of Paradise: The People of Paradise Will Inherit The Portion of
Paradise That Would Have Gone to the People of Hell
The People of Paradise: The Weak and Destitute Will Form the Majority in
Paradise
The People of Paradise: Will There Be More Men or Women in Paradise?
The People of Paradise: The Children of the Believers
The People of Paradise: The Children of the Mushrikeen
The People of Paradise: The Number of People from This Ummah in Paradise
The People of Paradise: The Leaders of the People of Paradise
The People of Paradise: The Ten Who Were Given Glad Tidings of Paradise
The People of Paradise: Others Who It Was Reported Will Be In Paradise
Paradise is Not the Equivalent of Deeds
Description of the People of Paradise and the Delights They Enjoy Therein
The Delights of the People of Paradise: The Superiority of Paradise Over the
Pleasures of This World
The Delights of the People of Paradise: The Food and Drink of the People of
Paradise
The Delights of the People of Paradise: The Vessels and Cups of the People of
Paradise
The Delights of the People of Paradise: The Clothing, Jewellery and
Incense-Burners Of the People of Paradise
The Delights of the People of Paradise: The Couches of the People of Paradise
The Delights of the People of Paradise: The Servants of the People of Paradise
The Delights of the People of Paradise: The Market of the People of Paradise
The Delights of the People of Paradise: The Gatherings and Conversations of
the People of Paradise
The Delights of the People of Paradise: The Wishes of the People of Paradise
The Delights of the People of Paradise: The Wives of the People of Paradise
The People of Paradise Will Laugh at the Fire
Tasbeeh And Takbeer Are Among The Delights Of The People Of Paradise
The Greatest Delight: Ridwaan Allah and Looking At His Face
The Refutation of Those Who Differ
Earning The Blessings Of Paradise Does Not Mean One Has To Forego The
Pleasures Of This World
The Conclusion Of Their Prayer Will Be Al-Hamdulillaahi Rabbil-Aalameen
Bi'idhnillaah a very important series begins on the list today, concerned with the subject of al-Jannah and an-Naar - the Paradise and the Hell-Fire. One of these two will be the end destination, moreover the eternal abode, for each and every one of us. Therefore it is crucial for us to reflect on what Allah has prepared for mankind - for those who are obedient and recognise His favours, and for those who reject His sins and rebel against Him.
It is my intention with these posts, after seeking the pleasure of Allah azza wa jall, to touch the hearts of each and every one of you, as the book, on which this series is based - "The Final Day: Paradise and Hell" by Dr. 'Umar Suleiman al-Ashqar, Professor at the College of Shariah, University of Jordan - touched mine. To fill your hearts with fear of Allah's punishment as reading it did mine; To fill your hearts as mine was filled with Love for Allah subhaanahu wa ta'ala and an incredible yearning for the beauty and bliss of al-Jinaan, the Gardens; and insha'Allah to put this dunyaa in perspective and thus to inspire us to devote our lives to the cause of Allah and His Deen, to work to save our heels from even feeling the heat of the Hell-fire.
So I ask Allah, for the sake of our own souls, that we read each word carefully, and deeply reflect upon the Aayaat of Allah and the sayings of His Messenger, so that insha'Allah we will live our lives, as if we could see the Fire on one side of us, and the Garden on the other.
Surely, as the Prophet sallAllahu 'alayhi was-sallam said, there is no life but the life of al-aakhirah.
“Do not argue with your Lord on behalf of your soul, rather argue with your soul on behalf of your Lord.” - Dhul-Nun
"It is the very pursuit of happiness that thwarts happiness." - Victor Frankl
Earning The Blessings Of Paradise Does Not Mean One Has To Forego The Pleasures Of This World
Monks and ascetics, and many of the believers of this ummah think that the blessings of the hereafter cannot be attained without giving up the good things and pleasures of this world. So you see them punishing themselves and making life hard for themselves with non-stop fasting and [qiyaam] praying at night. Some of them even deny themselves good food, drink and clothing and reject work and marriage. All of this is wrong, for Allah has created the good things of this world for the believers, and He denounces those who forbid the beautiful things that Allah (swt) has created for His slaves:
"Say: "Who has forbidden the adornment with clothes given by Allah, which He has produced for His slaves, and at-Tayyibaat [all kinds of lawful things] of food?" Say: "They are in the life of this world, for those who believe, [and] exclusively for them [believers] on the Day of Resurrection [the disbelievers will not share them]." [7:32]
This world is only condemned when it distracts the believer from the Hereafter, but if he treats it as a means of achieving success in the aakhirah then its pleasures need not be spurned, as some people think.
“Do not argue with your Lord on behalf of your soul, rather argue with your soul on behalf of your Lord.” - Dhul-Nun
"It is the very pursuit of happiness that thwarts happiness." - Victor Frankl
Re: Jannah wa an-Naar - In The Light of the Qur'an and Sunnah
The Conclusion Of Their Prayer Will Be Al-Hamdulillaahi Rabbil-Aalameen
The believers will pass through the turmoil of the Day of Judgement, then they will cross as-Siraat [the bridge over Hell] and will witness its horrors. Then Allah (swt) will admit them to gardens of delight in Paradise, after removing all grief and sorrow from their hearts. They will see the wonders that Allah has prepared for them in Paradise and they will raise their voices in praise and glorification of Allah because He will have lifted their sorrow, fulfilled His promise to them, and caused them to inherit Paradise:
"And they will say, "All praise and thanks be to Allah, Who has removed from us [all] grief. For Our Rabb is indeed Oft-Forgiving, Most Ready to appreciate [good deeds and recompense] Who out of His Grace, has lodged us in a home that will last forever, there, toil will not touch us, nor will weariness touch us" [35:34-35]
"And they will say, "All the praises and thanks be to Allah Who Has fulfilled His promise to us and has made us inherit [this] land. We can dwell in Paradise where we will; how excellent a reward for the [pious good] workers!" And you will see the angels surrounding the Throne [of Allah] from all around, glorifying the praises of their Rabb. And they [all the creatures] will be judged with truth, and it will be said, "All the praises and thanks be to Allah, the Rabb of the Aalameen" [39:74-75]
And the conclusion of their prayer will be al-Hamdulillaahi Rabbil Aalameen:
"Their prayer will be Glory to You, O Allah! and their greeting therein will be Peace, and the conclusion of their prayer will be, "Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds" [10:10]
“Do not argue with your Lord on behalf of your soul, rather argue with your soul on behalf of your Lord.” - Dhul-Nun
"It is the very pursuit of happiness that thwarts happiness." - Victor Frankl
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