Leaders of the People of Paradise
There will be leaders amongst the mend of paradise and A number of companions report that the Prophet said:
Abu Bakr and Umar will be the leaders of men of Paradise from the earlier and later generations.
Also there will be leaders amongst the youth
At-Tirmidhi, al-Hakim, at-Tabarani, Ahmad and others reported that Abu Said al-Khudri said that the Messenger of Allah (saws) said:
“Hassan and Husayn are the leaders of the youth of Paradise”
There will also be leaders amongst the women
The true female leader is the one with whom her Rabb is pleased and whose deeds He accepts. The best women are those who attain the Paradise of delights.
The women of Paradise are of different levels and the Messenger (saws) told us about their leaders:
“The Messenger of Allah (saws) drew four lines and said, “Do you know what these are?” They said, “Allah and His Messenger know best.” He said, “The best women of Paradise are Khadija bint Khuwaylid, Fatima bint Muhammad, Maryam bint Imran and Isiyah bin Muzahim , the wife of Fir’awn (Pharaoh)” [Silsilat al-Hadith as-Sahih]
The reason why Maryam is considered the best of all women is clearly stated in the Quran:
“Behold! The angels said, “O Maryam! Allah has chosen you and purified you, chosen you above the women of all nations.” [3:42]
How could she not be the best of women when Allah has clearly stated that,
“her Rabb accepted her with a goodly acceptance. He made her grow in a good manner.” [3:37]
These four women are beautiful examples of perfect righteous women. Maryam the daughter of Imran is praised by Allah in the Quran:
“And Maryam, daughter of Imran, who guarded her chastity; and We breathed into [the sleeve of her shirt/garment] through Our Ruh [i.e. Jibril] and she testified to the truth of the Words of her Rabb, and [also believed in] His Scriptures and she was one of the Qanitin [Obedient to Allah]” [66:12]
Khadijah as-Siddiqah believed in the Messenger (saws) without hesitation; she consoled him and supported him in every way.
Her Rabb gave her the good news, during her lifetime, of a place in Paradise in which there would be no noise or exhaustion [al-Bukhari]
Asiyah the wife of Firwan despised the power and luxuries of this world and rejected Pharaoh and his false claims of divinity, so her husband tortured her until her soul departed to her Creator:
“And Allah sets forth an example for those who believe, the wife of Pharaoh, when she said, “My Rabb! Build for me a home with You in Paradise, and save me from Pharaoh and his works, and save me from Dhalimun [those that do wrong]” [66:11]
Fatimah az-Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet (saws) was patient and forbearing and feared Allah
She was a branch from the pure tree brought up by the educator of humanity.
In addition there are 10 companions who were given the good news of paradise during their lifetime:
The Messenger (saws) clearly stated that ten of his Companions would be in Paradise:
“Abu Bakr will be in Paradise, Umar will be in Paradise, Uthman will be in Paradise, Ali will be in Paradise, Talhah will be in Paradise, az-Zubayr will be in Paradise, Abdur-Rahman ibn Awf will be in Paradise, Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas will be in Paradise, Sa’id ibn Zayd will be in Paradise and Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah will be in Paradise.” [Tirmidhi]
The Books of the Sunnah tell us that one day the Prophet (saws) was sitting at the well of Aris with Abu Musa al-Ashari acting as his gatekeeper. Abu Bakr as-Siddiq came and asked permission to see him, and the Messenger of Allah (saws) said
“Let him in, and give him the glad tidings of Paradise.” Then Umar came and he said, “Let him in and give him the glad tidings of Paradise.” Then Uthman came and he said, “Let him in and give him the glad tidings of Paradise because of an affliction that will befall him.” [Al-Bukhari, Muslim]
Ibn Asakir reported with a sahih isnad from Ibn Masud that the Prophet (saws) said
My successor will be in Paradise, his successor will be in Paradise and the 3rd and 4th will be in Paradise.” (namely the Khulafa Rashida) [Sahih al-Jami]
Others were given the good news of Paradise as well:
Abu Hurayrah reported that the Messenger of Allah (saws) said
“I saw Jafar ibn Abi Talib flying like an angel with his two wings in Paradise” [at-Tirmidhi]
Ibn Abbas narrated that the Prophet (saws) said
“I entered Paradise yesterday and looked at it, and saw Jafar flying with the angels, and I saw Hamzah reclining on a couch.” [Sahih al-Jami]
In a sahih hadith the Prophet (saws) said
“The leader of the martyrs is Hamzah ibn Abdul-Muttalib” [Sahih al-Jami]
Also Muad tells us that the Prophet said:
“Abdullah ibn Salam is the tenth of the first ten to enter Paradise: [Sahih al-Jami]
“I entered Paradise and I was welcomed by a young girl. I asked, “Who do you belong to?” she said “To Zayd ibn Harithah” [Sahih al-Jami]
“I entered Paradise and I saw Zayd ibn Amr ibn Nufayl had two levels.” [Sahih al-Jami]
“I entered Paradise and I heard someone reciting. I asked, “Who is that?” They said, “Harithah ibn al-Numan; this is a righteous man.” [Sahih al-Jami]
Also the Prophet said:
“I entered Paradise and heard footsteps ahead of me. I asked, “What is this sound?” I was told, “This is Bilal, walking in front of you.” [Sahih al-Jami]
“I entered Paradise on the night of Isra and I heard an indistinct sound from the side. I asked “What is this, O Jibril?” He said, “Bilal, the muadhin.” [Sahih al-Jami]
The Messenger (saws) said, “How many bunches of dates are hanging for Abud-Dahdah in Paradise!” And do not slander Waraqah ibn Nawfal for I have seen that he will have one or two gardens in Paradise” [Sahih al-Jami]
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