Paradise 6 of 15

The Homes in Paradise

Allah (swt) will build good and beautiful dwellings for the people of Paradise:

“..and beautiful mansions in Gardens of everlasting bliss” [9:72]

In some places in the Quran Allah (swt) described these dwellings as ghurafat [rooms or dwellings]”

“and they will reside in the high dwellings [Paradise] in peace and security.” [34:37]

The reward for the slaves of the all-Merciful will be:

“Those will be rewarded with the highest place [in Paradise] because of their patience. Therein they shall be met with greetings and the word of peace and respect.” [25:75]

All further describes these rooms:

“But for those who fear Allah and keep their duty to their Rabb [Allah] for them are built lofty rooms, one above the other, under which rivers flow. [This is] the Promise of Allah and Allah does not fail in [His] Promise.” [39:20]

Ibn Kathir said: “Allah has told us about His blessed slaves who will have rooms [or dwellings] in Paradise:

“These will be lofty palaces, lofty Rooms, one above another – story upon story, well constructed strong and decorated.”

The Prophet said:

“In Paradise there are dwellings whose inside can be seen from the outside and the outside can be seen from the inside. Allah has prepared them for those who feed the hungry, and speak softly and gently, fast continuously and pray at night whilst the people are asleep.” [Sahih al-Jami]

Also there are tents in Paradise

Houris [beautiful, fair females restrained in pavilions” [55:72]

These pavilions are wondrous tents made of pearls each one is made from a single, hollowed out pearl. They are 60 miles high according to some reports they are 60 miles wide. Al-Bukhari reports from Abdullah ibn Qays that the Messenger of Allah (saws) said

 “The tent is a hollowed out pearl 30 miles high; in each corner of it the believer will have a wife whom no one else can see.” Abu Abdus-Samad and al-Harith reported from Abu Imran that the wording was “60 miles high”

The Prophet said:

“The believer in Paradise will have a tent made out of a single hollowed out pearl 60 miles long in which he will have [a number of] wives, whom he will visit in turn none of whom will see the others.”

The Prophet (saws) told us about the characteristics of the palaces of some of his wives and companions. Al Bukhari and Muslim report that Abu Hurayrah (ra) said

Jibril came to the Prophet (saws) and said:

“O Messenger of Allah, Khadijah is coming, carrying a container of food. When she comes to you, convey to her greetings of peace from her Rabb and from me, and give her the glad tidings of a house in Paradise made of brocade, in which there is no noise or exhaustion.” [Mishkat]

Imam Bukhari and Muslim both report:

“I entered Paradise where I saw ar-Rumaysa the wife of Abu Talkhah. And I heard footsteps and asked “who is that?” He [Jibril] said, “That is Bilal.”

And I saw a palace with women in its courtyard. I asked “Whose is this?” They said, “It is for Umar ibn al-Khattab.” I had wanted to go in and look at it but I remembered your jealousy [when women are concerned]

Imar said “May my mother and father be sacrificed for you, O Messenger of Allah (saws) would I feel jealous from you?” [Mishkat al-Masabih]

The Prophet (saws) has told us of the way in which the believer may acquire more than one house in Paradise: Ahmad reports with a sahih isnad from Ibn Abbas that the Prophet said

Whoever builds a masjid for Allah even if it is as small as a nestling place scratched out by the sane grouse for its eggs Allah (swt) will build a house for him in Paradise.” [Sahih al-Jami]

“Whoever prays the 12 sunnah rakats everyday Allah (swt) will build for him a house in paradise.” [Sahih al-Jami]

Another Particular about Paradise is that there is no day or night

The scholars said there is no night and day in Paradise rather they will be in eternal everlasting light.

They will know when night comes because curtains or screens will be put up and doors will be closed and they will know when day comes because the curtains or screens will be taken down and the doors will be opened. 

This was mentioned by Abul-Faraj ibn al-Jawzi [al-Qurtubi at-Tadhkirah]

Allah says:

“And they will have therein their sustenance, morning and evening. Such Is the Paradise, which We shall give as an inheritance to those of Our slaves who have been pious and righteous.” [19:62-63]

Ibn Kathir said this means something approximate to the times of day and night, it does not mean that there will be a day and night there. They will know the passing of time by the changes in the light.” [Tafsir ibn Kathir]

Ibn Tayamiyyah said:

“There is no sun and moon in Paradise and no day or night but they will know morning and evening from a light that shines from the direction of the Throne.” [Majmu Fatawa Shaikh al-Islam]

Also Paradise is filled with a pure beautiful fragrance which the Believers will be able to discern from a great distance

The Prophet said:

“Whoever kills a man of Ahl ad-Dhimmah [non-Muslims living under Islamic rule] will not smell the fragrance of Paradise, even though its fragrance can be discerned from a distance of 40 years travelling.” [Sahih al-Jami]