The Gardens And Trees Of Paradise

Umm Nurah

“Verily, for the righteous there will be attainment of security – gardens enclosed and grapevines.” (Surah An-Naba, 78:31-32)

“In them will be two pairs of every fruit.” (Surah Ar-Rahman 55:52)

“They will recline on carpets whose linings will be rich brocade. The fruit of the gardens will be hanging near. Then which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?” (Surah Ar Rahman 55:54-55).

“In them will be fruits and dates and pomegranates.” (Surah Ar-Rahman 55:68).

“The companions of the right hand – what are the companions of the right hand? (They will be) among lot trees without thorns, among talh (bananas) trees with flowers (or fruits) piled one above another, and in shade long – extend by water flowing (constantly) and fruit abundance whose season is not limited not (supply) forbidden.” (Surah Al-Waqi'ah, 56:27-33).

“And its shades will come low over them, and the bunches (of fruit will hang low in compliance).” (Surah Al-Insan 76:14)

Abu Hurairah RA narrated that the Prophet SAW said: “In Paradise there is a tree under the shadow of which a rider can travel for a hundred years.” (Through another chain of transmitters the following words were added), “He will not be able to cover this distance.” (Muslim).

Sahal bin Sa’ad RA reported that Allah’s Messenger SAW said: “In Paradise there is a tree under the shadow of which a rider can travel for a hundred years. Without covering the distance completely.” (Muslim)

Abu Sa’id al-Khudri RA narrated that Allah’s Apostle SAW said: “In Paradise there is a tree under the shadow of which a rider of a fine and swift – footed horse can travel for a hundred years without covering the distance completely. There will be the pleasure of Allah for the inhabitants of Paradise, and he will never be annoyed with them.” (Muslim).

Anas bin Malik RA reported that the Prophet SAW said: “There is a tree in Paradise (which is so large that) if a rider traveled in its shade for one hundred years; he would not be able to cross it.” (Al-Bukhari).

Abu Hurairah RA narrated that the Prophet SAW said: “There is a tree in Paradise (which is so large that) a rider could travel in its shade for a hundred years. And if you wish, you can recite: “In shade long – extended (Surah Al-Waqiah 56:30). A place in Paradise equal to an arrow bow of one of you is better than (the whole earth) on which the sun rises and sets.” (Al-Bukhari).

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