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Quran Depicts Paradise Inhabitants Free from Envy and Hostility

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Quran describes paradise as a land of safety prepared by Allah for believers.
  • In paradise, inhabitants live in brotherhood, mutual love, and are free from negative traits like envy and animosity.
  • The Quranic verse from Al-A'raf (7:42) is cited, stating that believers who do good deeds will reside in paradise eternally.

The Quran portrays paradise as an ultimate sanctuary of peace and safety, meticulously prepared by Allah for the faithful. Within this realm of eternal bliss, inhabitants are depicted as living in perfect harmony, bound by brotherhood and mutual affection. All negative emotions and behaviors that may have existed during their earthly lives, such as envy, jealousy, hostility, and hatred, are completely absent.

According to explanations like Syaikh Mahir Ahmad Ash-Shuffi's "Jinanul Khuldi, Naimuha wa Qushuruha wa Huruha," paradise is a place where believers coexist in a state of fraternal love and joy, enjoying constant companionship. The text emphasizes the complete eradication of malice, deceit, and other vile characteristics from their hearts. Instead, they are enveloped in Allah's mercy, experiencing perpetual happiness, love, and security in their eternal abode.

This description extends to all levels of paradise dwellers, regardless of their status. The Quranic verse from Surah Al-A'raf, Ayah 42, reinforces this concept: "And those who believed and did righteous deeds - We will not charge a soul except [with that within] its capacity. Those are the companions of Paradise; they will abide therein eternally." This verse highlights that faith coupled with good deeds is the path to eternal paradise, where such negative human failings are non-existent.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.