We all know that knowledge is what keeps us out of the darkness.
We, students and followers of Quran, are blessed with certain
knowledge that the majority around us do not have or even relate
to. With our guidance and dedication to study and follow the
proven word of God, we become privileged with certain knowledge
that eases the pain and grief others might experience when they
choose to stay in the dark, away from God. Death has always been
a mystery for many people and a saddening, very scary event,
even for those who call themselves Muslims for years and
years. Being in the dark about the purpose of our existence, our
first life, our second one, what exactly death means, and what
exactly happens upon death and after death is what deepens
the devastating sense of loss, sadness, depression, anxiety, and
fear we experience when we lose a loved one or when we approach
death ourselves. This is not the case for the knowledgeable ones
who choose the Quran as their source of guidance. We cannot
thank God enough for His guidance and for the knowledge He has
specified for His sincere, true servants. We, believers, rejoice
in peace, knowing exactly what will happen to us when our
assigned, predetermined moment to leave this earth comes to
pass. We know where we are going and what we will experience
after the second we leave this earth. On the other hand, those
who have doubts or choose to disbelieve will always be tortured,
and shaken up just by the thought that their temporary life on
earth might end.
This reminder is not about the general experience of death
for all categories of people. It is to remind ourselves,
believers and submitters, with what we should focus at and
compete for ; Paradise. It is dedicated to a very special
and honorable dear friend of mine who have been a submitter
on the straight path of God for all of her life. I have
known her since she was 3 years old. She is now spending her
last moments on earth, in total submission to the will of
God to terminate her life by cancer. Being under forty, and
based on the light and the guidance of the Quran, she is
definitely heading towards God's eternal bliss of Paradise
(46:15-16). Not only that, it seems beyond doubt that she
has earned a lot of credit and achieved higher ranks for her
dedication to serve and worship God alone and her
steadfastness in dealing with this very tough test for the
past two years, since she turned 22. With dignity, peace,
honor, contentment, and total submission to God alone, she
is moving away from us. This reminder is for you my
precious baby, my dear, honorable friend, my beautiful and
dignified fellow in Submission, just to echo the peace in
your heart and second all the facts engraved in your
brilliant memory.
My dear friend, you are holding a pass straight to God's
Paradise. You are not dying. You are to stay alive. You are
simply chosen to continue your life with God in His
own kingdom:
[16:31] The gardens of
Eden are reserved for them, wherein rivers
flow. They have anything they wish therein.
GOD thus rewards the righteous.
They Go Straight to Paradise
[16:32] The angels
terminate their lives in a state of righteousness,
saying, "Peace be upon you. Enter Paradise
(now) as a reward for your works."
The Righteous Do Not Really Die*
[8:24] O you who believe, you
shall respond to GOD and to the messenger
when he invites you to what gives you life.*
You should know that GOD is closer to you than your
heart, and that before Him you will be summoned.
The Righteous Do Not Really Die*
[44:56] They do
not taste death therein -
beyond the first death - and He has
spared them the retribution of Hell.
[44:57] Such is
the blessing from your Lord. Such is the great
triumph.
My precious princess, God's kingdom is what He has promised
you and all His righteous servants. God never breaks a
promise and His laws are irrevocable and unchangeable. I
know that God's oath in 51:23 will reassure and
strengthen your heart simply because you are a true believer
in God:
[51:22] In the heaven
is your provision, and everything that is
promised to you.
[51:23] By the Lord of
the heaven and the earth, this is as true as the fact
that you speak.
[50:31] Paradise will be offered to
the righteous, readily.
[50:32] This is what was
promised to every repenter, steadfast.
[31:8] Surely, those who believe and
lead a righteous life have deserved the gardens of bliss.
[31:9] Eternally they abide therein.
This is the truthful promise of GOD.
He is the Almighty, Most Wise.
[10:62] Absolutely,
GOD's allies have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.
[10:63] They are those who
believe and lead a righteous life.
[10:64] For them, joy and
happiness in this world, as well as
in the Hereafter. This is GOD's unchangeable
law. Such is the greatest triumph.
Reward for the Righteous
[25:15] Say, "Is this better or
the eternal Paradise that is promised for the
righteous? It is their well deserved
reward; a well deserved destiny."
[25:16]
They get anything they
wish therein, forever. This is your
Lord's irrevocable promise.
My intelligent believer, you have been guided to the best
words and to the straight path of God. You have been
persevering all your life to be a righteous submitter, and
you have been, indeed, a gracious, and an
elegant role model to all your peers.Therefore, this is what
is awaiting you. Read, and rejoice. Have a glance at what
God has prepared for you and for those who are like you. My
beautiful lady, this is how it feels like to
be with God, eternally, in His Paradise:
Heaven Allegorically Described
[13:35] The
allegory of Heaven, which is promised
for the righteous, is flowing streams, inexhaustible
provisions, and cool shade. Such is the destiny for
those who observe righteousness....
[47:15] The
allegory of Paradise that is promised
for the righteous is this: it has rivers of unpolluted
water, and rivers of fresh milk, and rivers of wine -
delicious for the drinkers - and rivers of strained
honey. They have all kinds of fruits therein, and
forgiveness from their Lord.....
The Bliss of Heaven
[22:23] GOD will admit
those who believe and lead a righteous life into
gardens with flowing streams. They will be adorned
therein with bracelets of gold, and pearls, and
their garments therein will be silk.
[22:24] They have been
guided to the good words; they have been guided in
the path of the Most Praised.
The Righteous
[44:51] The righteous will be in a
secure position.
[44:52] Enjoying gardens and
springs.
[44:53] Wearing velvet and satin;
close to each other.
[44:54] We grant them wonderful
spouses.
[44:55] They enjoy in it all kinds
of fruits, in perfect peace.
[4:57] As for those who believe
and lead a righteous life, we will admit them into gardens
with flowing streams; they abide therein forever. They will
have pure spouses therein. We will admit them into a
blissful shade.
[36:55] The dwellers of Paradise
will be, on that day, happily busy.
[36:56] They abide with their
spouses in beautiful shade, enjoying comfortable
furnishings.
[36:57] They will have fruits
therein; they will have anything they wish.
[36:58] Greetings of peace from a
Most Merciful Lord.
The Righteous
[38:49] This is a reminder: The
righteous have deserved a wonderful destiny.
[38:50] The gardens of Eden will
open up their gates for them.
[38:51] Relaxing therein, they
will be given many kinds of fruits and drinks.
[38:52] They will have wonderful
spouses.
[38:53] This is what you have
deserved on the Day of Reckoning.
[38:54] Our provisions are
inexhaustible.
[39:20] As for those who reverence
their Lord, they will have mansions upon mansions
constructed for them, with flowing streams. This is GOD's
promise, and GOD never breaks His promise.
[88:8] Other faces on that day
will be full of joy.
[88:9] Satisfied with their work.
[88:10] In an exalted Paradise.
[88:11] In it, no nonsense is
heard.
[88:12] In it, a spring flows.
[88:13] In it, there are luxurious
furnishings.
[88:14] And drinks made available.
[88:15] And pitchers in rows.
[88:16] And carpets throughout.
[52:17] The righteous have
deserved gardens and bliss.
[52:18] They enjoy what their Lord
has reserved for them; their Lord has spared them the
retribution of Hell.
[52:19] Eat and drink happily, in
return for your works.
[52:20] They relax on luxurious
furnishings, and we match them with beautiful spouses.
[52:21] For those who believed,
and their children also followed them in belief, we will
have their children join them. We never fail to reward them
for any work. Every person is paid for what he did.
[52:22] We will supply them with
fruits and meats that they love.
[52:23] They will enjoy drinks
that are never polluted, and never sinful to drink.
[52:24] Serving them will be
servants like protected pearls.
[56:10] Then there is the elite of
the elite.
[56:11] They are those who will be
closest (to God). [56:12] In the gardens of bliss.
[56:13] Many from the first
generations.* [56:14] Few from the later generations.
[56:15] On luxurious furnishings.
[56:16] Enjoying everything, they will be neighbors.
[56:17] Serving them will be
immortal servants.
[56:18] With cups, pitchers and
pure drinks.
[56:19] They never run out, nor do
they get bored. [56:20] Fruits of their choice.
[56:21] Meat of birds that they
desire. [56:22] Beautiful mates.
[56:23] Like protected pearls.
[56:24] Rewards for their works.
[56:25] They never hear any
nonsense therein, nor sinful utterances.
[56:26] Only the utterance:
"Peace, peace."
[56:27] Those of the right side,
will be on the right side. [56:28] In lush orchards.
[56:29] Fragrant
fruits.[56:30] Extended shade.[56:31] Abundant water.
[56:32] Many fruits.
[56:33] Never ending; never
forbidden.
[56:34] Luxurious furnishings.
[56:35] We create for them mates.
[56:36] Never previously touched.
[56:37] Perfectly matched.
[56:38] For those on the right
side.
[56:39] Many from the early
generations. [56:40] Many from the later generations.*
[56:88] If he is one of those
close to Me -
[56:89] then joy, flowers, and
gardens of bliss.
[56:90] And if he is one of the
right -
[56:91] peace is the lot of those
on the right.
[76:12] He rewards them for their
steadfastness with Paradise, and silk.
[76:13] They relax therein on
luxurious furnishings. They suffer neither the heat of the
sun, nor any cold.
[76:14] The shade covers them
therein, and the fruits are brought within reach.
[76:15] They are served drinks in
silver containers and cups that are translucent.
[76:16] Translucent cups, though
made of silver; they rightly deserved all this.
[76:17] They enjoy drinks of
delicious flavors.
[76:18] From a spring therein
known as "Salsabeel."
[76:19] Serving them will be
immortal servants. When you see them, they will look like
scattered pearls.
[76:20] Wherever you look, you
will see bliss, and a wonderful dominion.
[76:21] On them will be clothes of
green velvet, satin, and silver ornaments. Their Lord will
provide them with pure drinks.
[76:22] This is the reward that
awaits you, for your efforts have been appreciated.
[83:18] Indeed, the book of the
righteous will be in `Elleyyeen.
[83:19] Do you know what `Elleyyeen
is?
[83:20] A numerically structured
book.
[83:21] To be witnessed by those
close to Me.
[83:22] The righteous have
deserved bliss.
[83:23] On luxurious furnishings
they watch.
[83:24] You recognize in their
faces the joy of bliss.
[83:25] Their drinks will be
spiced with nectar.
[83:26] Its spice is like musk.
This is what the competitors should compete for.
[83:27] Mixed into it will be
special flavors.
[83:28] From a spring that is
reserved for those close to Me.
[13:23] They enter the gardens of
Eden, together with the righteous among their parents, their
spouses, and their children. The angels will enter to them
from every door.
[13:24] "Peace be upon you,
because you steadfastly persevered. What a joyous destiny."
What an abode! What a reward! My dear princess, isn't that
indeed the greatest triumph? Do you now understand that you
are truly a chosen winner? Do you realize that you have been
this chosen winner all along? You have been guided to the
path of the Most Praised, fulfilled the purpose of your
existence with us, and passed your test. By God's mercy, we
all know you are heading towards God's kingdom to continue
living there, eternally, with joy, dignity, and honor. Be
assured we all know that - we are all blessed with this
knowledge and therefore we are all so happy for you. How
fortunate you are. Praise be to God.
I hear your beautiful voice reciting these verses for us. I
know full well that your big heart is full of sincere
prayers that we can all catch up with you:
Attributes of the Righteous
[3:133] You should eagerly
race towards forgiveness from your Lord and a Paradise
whose width encompasses the heavens and the earth; it
awaits the righteous,
Redemption: The Greatest Triumph
[37:60] Such is the greatest
triumph.
[37:61] This is what every
worker should work for.
And this is what we sing for you my dear princess,
day and night:
[89:27] As for you, O content
soul.
[89:28] Return to your Lord,
pleased and pleasing.
[89:29] Welcome into My
servants.
[89:30] Welcome into My
Paradise.
Peaceful Friday, salaam, and may God bless you.
