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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Manazel Al-akherah Chapter -xii- Paradise (jannat) The literal meaning of ùJannah’ is a green garden, whetther in the earth or the heavens. According to the religious interpretation, it is a place which Allah has created for the believers (mo’meneen) and His virtuous slaves, in which they shall dwell forever.

It is related from Imam Ja’far-as-Sadiq (A.S.) in “Sifatush Shi’ah” that He (A.S.) said, “The person who does not believe in the following four things is not from our Shi’ahs: (1) Me’raj (ascention) of Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.S.), (2) Questioning in the grave by Munkir & Nakeer, (3) Existence of Paradise and hell, and (4) Our Intercession (Shafa’at)”. Verses (ayah) of the Qur’an are an open proof of the existence of Paradise and hell. “It is prepared for those who guard against evil”.

(Surah-al-Aale Imraan: 132) “And the garden shall be poughtnear for those who guard (against evil)”. (Surah-ash-Shur’ara? 90) It is beyond the capacity of the people of this world to have a comprehension of the bliss of Paradise. Only a pief belief in it’s existence is sufficient, and one should not go into details as to where it is or how it is. It can be compared to a child in a mother’s womb who is not aware of the outside world.

“So no soul knows what is hidden from them of that which will refresh the eyes, reward for what they did”. (Surah-as-Sajdah: 17) Regarding the blessings of Paradise, it is writing in the Qur’an: “They have therein what they wish and with Us is more yet”. (Surah-al-Qaf: 35) “And they shall abide in that, which their souls long for”. (Surah-al-Ambiya: 102) In short Paradise is a place free of emptiness and sorrow. Handicap, ailment, and ageing does not exist there.

No place for boredom and uneasiness. There is absolute peace and contentment. Hence it is also referred to as “Darus Salaam”(the abode of peace). Kingdom of Paradise For the believers there will be a true kingdom on which they will have full control, and whatever they desire will take place, no one will disobey them. “Verily the people of Paradise are true kings”. “And when you see there, you shall see blessings and a great kingdom”.

(Surah-ad-Dahr: 20) It is also related that when the person having the lowest rank in Paradise looks at his kingdom, it’s distance will be equal to a period of one thousand years, and even the Angels will not be permitted to enter it without his consent.