Heaven Described In Quran

– Quran comments for Heaven –

T a b l e o f C o n t e n t

1. Dwellers of Heaven

2:25 66:8 18:107,108 4:124 9:72

16:96, 97 76:7-10 15:45-48 22:23, 24

2. Description of Heaven

76:11-22 47:15 88:8-16

55:46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76

3.

36:55-58 13:22-24 76:5-6 37:40-60 38:49-54

56-12-37 43:70-73 44:51-57 52:17-28

* Pbuh = Peace Be Upon Him

Translation Reference: of 10Dr. Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din Al-Hilali, Ph.D. & Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan


Dwellers of Heaven

2:25

And give glad tidings to those who believe and do righteous good deeds, that for them will be

Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise). Every time they will be provided with a fruit there

from, they will say: "This is what we were provided with before," and they will be given things

in resemblance (i.e. in the same form but different in taste) and they shall have therein

Azwâjun Mutahharatun (purified mates or wives), (having no menses, stools, urine, etc.) and

they will abide therein forever.

66:8

8. O you who believe! Turn to Allâh with sincere repentance! It may be that your Lord will remit

from you your sins, and admit you into Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise) the Day that

Allâh will not disgrace the Prophet (Muhammad Pbuh) and those who believe with him, their Light

will run forward before them and with (their Records Books of deeds) in their right hands they

will say: "Our Lord! Keep perfect our Light for us [and do not put it off till we cross over the

Sirât (a slippery bridge over the Hell) safely] and grant us forgiveness. Verily, You are Able to

do all things.”

18:107,108

107. "Verily! Those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous

deeds shall have the Gardens of Al-Firdaus (the Paradise) for their entertainment.

108. "Wherein they shall dwell (forever). No desire will they have to be removed therefrom."

4:124

124. And whoever does righteous good deeds, male or female, and is a true believer in the

Oneness of Allâh (Muslim), such will enter Paradise and not the least injustice, even to the size

of a Naqîra (speck on the back of a datestone), will be done to them.

9:72

72. Allâh has promised to the believers -men and women, - Gardens under which rivers flow to

dwell therein forever, and beautiful mansions in Gardens of 'Adn (Eden Paradise). But the

greatest bliss is the Good Pleasure of Allâh. That is the supreme success.


– Quran comments for Heaven –16:96, 97

96. Whatever is with you, will be exhausted, and whatever with Allâh (of good deeds) will

remain. And those who are patient, We will certainly pay them a reward in proportion to the

best of what they used to do.

97. Whoever works righteousness, whether male or female, while he (or she) is a true believer

(of Islâmic Monotheism) verily, to him We will give a good life (in this world with respect,

contentment and lawful provision), and We shall pay them certainly a reward in proportion to

the best of what they used to do (i.e. Paradise in the Hereafter).

76:7-10

7. They (are those who) fulfill (their) vows, and they fear a Day whose evil will be wide

spreading.

8. And they give food, inspite of their love for it (or for the love of Him), to Miskin (poor), the

orphan, and the captive,

9. (Saying): "We feed you seeking Allâh's Countenance only. We wish for no reward, nor thanks

from you.

10. "Verily, We fear from our Lord a Day, hard and distressful, that will make the faces look

horrible (from extreme dislikeness to it)."

15:45-48

45. "Truly! The Muttaqûn (pious and righteous persons - see V.2:2) will be amidst Gardens and

water-springs (Paradise).

46. "(It will be said to them): 'Enter therein (Paradise), in peace and security.'

47. "And We shall remove from their breasts any sense of injury (that they may have), (So they

will be like) brothers facing each other on thrones.

48. "No sense of fatigue shall touch them, nor shall they (ever) be asked to leave it."

22:23-24

23. Truly, Allâh will admit those who believe (in the Oneness of Allâh Islâmic Monotheism) and

do righteous good deeds, to Gardens underneath which rivers flow (in Paradise), wherein they

will be adorned with bracelets of gold and pearls and their garments therein will be of silk.

24. And they are guided (in this world) unto goodly speech (i.e. Lâ ilâha ill-Allâh, Alhamdu lillâh,

recitation of the Qur'ân, etc.) and they are guided to the Path of Him (i.e. Allâh's Religion of

Islâmic Monotheism), Who is Worthy of all praises.

Description of Heaven



76:11-22

11. So Allâh saved them from the evil of that Day, and gave them Nadratan (a light of beauty)

and joy.

12. And their recompense shall be Paradise, and silken garments, because they were patient.

13. Reclining therein on raised thrones, they will see there neither the excessive heat of the

sun, nor the excessive bitter cold, (as in Paradise there is no sun and no moon).

14. And the shade thereof is close upon them, and the bunches of fruit thereof will hang low

within their reach.

15. And amongst them will be passed round vessels of silver and cups of crystal,

16. Crystal-clear, made of silver. They will determine the measure thereof according to their

wishes.

17. And they will be given to drink there a cup (of wine) mixed with Zanjabîl (ginger, etc.),

18. A spring there, called Salsabîl.

19. And round about them will (serve) boys of everlasting youth. If you see them, you would

think them scattered pearls.

20. And when you look there (in Paradise), you will see a delight (that cannot be imagined), and

a great dominion.

21. Their garments will be of fine green silk and gold embroidery. They will be adorned with

bracelets of silver, and their Lord will give them a pure drink.

22. (And it will be said to them): "Verily, this is a reward for you, and your endeavour has been

accepted."

47:15

15. The description of Paradise which the Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2) have been promised is

that in it are rivers of water the taste and smell of which are not changed; rivers of milk of

which the taste never changes; rivers of wine delicious to those who drink; and rivers of

clarified honey (clear and pure) therein for them is every kind of fruit; and forgiveness from

their Lord. (Are these) like those who shall dwell for ever in the Fire, and be given, to drink,

boiling water, so that it cuts up their bowels?

88:8-16

8. (Other) faces, that Day, will be joyful,


– Quran comments for Heaven –9. Glad with their endeavor (for their good deeds which they did in this world, along with the

true Faith of Islâmic Monotheism).

10. In a lofty Paradise.

11. Where they shall neither hear harmful speech nor falsehood,

12. Therein will be a running spring,

13. Therein will be thrones raised high,

14. And cups set at hand.

15. And cushions set in rows,

16. And rich carpets (all) spread out.

55: 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76

46. But for him who [the true believer of Islâmic Monotheism who performs all the duties

ordained by Allâh and His Messenger Muhammad Pbuh, and keeps away (abstain) from all kinds

of sin and evil deeds prohibited in Islâm and] fears the standing before his Lord, there will be

two Gardens (i.e. in Paradise).

48. With spreading branches;

50. In them (both) will be two springs flowing (free)

52. In them (both) will be every kind of fruit in pairs.

54. Reclining upon the couches lined with silk brocade, and the fruits of the two Gardens will be

near at hand.

56. Wherein both will be those (maidens) restraining their glances upon their husbands, whom

no man or jinn yatmithhunna (has opened their hymens with sexual intercourse) before them.

58. (In beauty) they are like rubies and coral.

62. And besides these two, there are two other Gardens (i.e. in Paradise).

64. Dark green (in colour).

66. In them (both) will be two springs gushing forth water.

68. In them (both) will be fruits, and date- palms and pomegranates.


– Quran comments for Heaven –70. Therein (gardens) will be fair (wives) good and beautiful;

72. Houris (beautiful, fair females) restrained in pavilions;

74. Whom no man or jinn yatmithhunna (has opened their hymens with sexual intercourse)

before them.

76. Reclining on green cushions and rich beautiful mattresses

In the Heaven

36:55-58

55. Verily, the dwellers of the Paradise, that Day, will be busy in joyful things.

56. They and their wives will be in pleasant shade, reclining on thrones.

57. They will have therein fruits (of all kinds) and all that they ask for.

58. (It will be said to them): Salâmun (peace be on you), a Word from the Lord (Allâh), Most

Merciful.

13:22-24

22. And those who remain patient, seeking their Lord's Countenance, perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-

as-Salât), and spend out of that which We have bestowed on them, secretly and openly, and

defend evil with good, for such there is a good end;

23. 'Adn (Eden) Paradise (everlasting Gardens), which they shall enter and (also) those who

acted righteously from among their fathers, and their wives, and their offspring. And angels

shall enter unto them from every gate (saying):

24. "Salâmun 'Alaikum (peace be upon you) for that you persevered in patience! Excellent

indeed is the final home!"

76: 5-6

5. Verily, the Abrâr (pious, who fear Allâh and avoid evil), shall drink a cup (of wine) mixed with

water from a spring in Paradise called Kâfûr.

6. A spring wherefrom the slaves of Allâh will drink, causing it to gush forth abundantly.



37: 40-60

40. Save the chosen slaves of Allâh (faithful, obedient, true believers of Islâmic Monotheism).

41. For them there will be a known provision (in Paradise).

42. Fruits; and they shall be honoured,

43. In the Gardens of delight (Paradise),

44. Facing one another on thrones,

45. Round them will be passed a cup of pure wine;

46. White, delicious to the drinkers,

47. Neither they will have Ghoul (any kind of hurt, abdominal pain, headache, a sin, etc.) from

that, nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.

48. And with them will be chaste females, restraining their glances (desiring none except their

husbands), with wide and beautiful eyes.

49. (Delicate and pure) as if they were (hidden) eggs (well) preserved.

50. Then they will turn to one another, mutually questioning.

51. A speaker of them will say: "Verily, I had a companion (in the world),

52. Who used to say: "Are you among those who believe (in resurrection after death).

53. "(That) when we die and become dust and bones, shall we indeed (be raised up) to receive

reward or punishment (according to our deeds)?"

54. (The man) said: "Will you look down?"

55. So he looked down and saw him in the midst of the Fire.

56. He said: "By Allâh! You have nearly ruined me.

57. "Had it not been for the Grace of my Lord, I would certainly have been among those

brought forth (to Hell)."

58. (Allâh informs about that true believer that he said): "Are we then not to die (any more)?


– Quran comments for Heaven –59. "Except our first death, and we shall not be punished? (after we have entered Paradise)."

60. Truly, this is the supreme success!

38:49-54

49. This is a Reminder, and verily, for the Muttaqûn (pious and righteous persons - see V.2:2) is

a good final return (Paradise)

50. 'Adn (Edn) Paradise (everlasting Gardens), whose doors will be open for them, [It is said (in

Tafsir At-Tabarî, Part 23, Page 174) that one can speak to the doors, just one tells it to open

and close, and it will open or close as it is ordered].

51. Therein they will recline; therein they will call for fruits in abundance and drinks;

52. And beside them will be chaste females (virgins) restraining their glances only for their

husbands, (and) of equal ages.

53. This it is what you (Al-Muttaqûn - the pious) are promised for the Day of Reckoning!

54. (It will be said to them)! Verily, this is Our Provision which will never finish;

56: 12-37

12. In the Gardens of delight (Paradise).

13. A multitude of those (foremost) will be from the first generations (who embraced Islâm).

14. And a few of those (foremost) will be from the later time (generations).

15. (They will be) on thrones woven with gold and precious stones,

16. Reclining thereon, face to face.

17. They will be served by immortal boys,

18. With cups, and jugs, and a glass from the flowing wine,

19. Wherefrom they will get neither any aching of the head, nor any intoxication.

20. And fruit; that they may choose.


– Quran comments for Heaven –21. And the flesh of fowls that they desire.

22. And (there will be) Houris (fair females) with wide, lovely eyes (as wives for the pious),

23. Like unto preserved pearls.

24. A reward for what they used to do.

25. No Laghw (dirty, false, evil vain talk) will they hear therein, nor any sinful speech (like

backbiting, etc.).

26. But only the saying of: Salâm!, Salâm! (greetings with peace) !

27. And those on the Right Hand, Who will be those on the Right Hand?

28. (They will be) among thornless lote-trees,

29. Among Talh (banana-trees) with fruits piled one above another,

30. In shade long-extended,

31. By water flowing constantly,

32. And fruit in plenty,

33. Whose season is not limited, and their supply will not be cut off,

34. And on couches or thrones, raised high.

35. Verily, We have created them (maidens) of special creation.

36. And made them virgins.

37. Loving (their husbands only), equal in age.

43:70-73

70. Enter Paradise, you and your wives, in happiness.

71. Trays of gold and cups will be passed round them, (there will be) therein all that the one's

inner-selves could desire, all that the eyes could delight in, and you will abide therein forever.


– Quran comments for Heaven –72. This is the Paradise which you have been made to inherit because of your deeds which you

used to do (in the life of the world).

73. Therein for you will be fruits in plenty, of which you will eat (as you desire).

44:51-57

51. Verily! The Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2), will be in place of Security (Paradise).

52. Among Gardens and Springs;

53. Dressed in fine silk and (also) in thick silk, facing each other,

54. So (it will be), and We shall marry them to Houris (female fair ones) with wide, lovely eyes.

55. They will call therein for every kind of fruit in peace and security;

56. They will never taste death therein except the first death (of this world), and He will save

them from the torment of the blazing Fire,

57. As a Bounty from your Lord! That will be the supreme success!

52:17-28

17. Verily, the Muttaqûn (pious - see V.2:2) will be in Gardens (Paradise), and Delight.

18. Enjoying in that which their Lord has bestowed on them, and (the fact that) their Lord saved

them from the torment of the blazing Fire.

19. "Eat and drink with happiness because of what you used to do."

20. They will recline (with ease) on thrones arranged in ranks. And We shall marry them to

Houris (female, fair ones) with wide lovely eyes.

21. And those who believe and whose offspring follow them in Faith, to them shall We join their

offspring, and We shall not decrease the reward of their deeds in anything. Every person is a

pledge for that which he has earned.

22. And We shall provide them with fruit and meat, such as they desire.

23. There they shall pass from hand to hand a (wine) cup, free from any Laghw (dirty, false, evil

vague talk between them), and free from sin (because it will be legal for them to drink).

24. And there will go round boy-servants of theirs, to serve them as if they were preserved

pearls.

25. And some of them draw near to others, questioning.

26. Saying: "Aforetime, we were afraid with our families (from the punishment of Allâh).

27. "But Allâh has been gracious to us, and has saved us from the torment of the Fire.

28. "Verily, We used to invoke Him (Alone and none else) before. Verily, He is AlBarr (the Most

Subtle, Kind, Courteous, and Generous), the Most Merciful."


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