'وَلِمَنْ خَافَ مَقَامَ رَبِّهِ جَنَّتَانِ' 'And for the one who fears standing before his Lord, there will be two Gardens.' (Surah Ar-Rahman, Ayah 46)
A few years ago, I came across this verse and its Urdu translation: 'جو اپنے رب کے سامنے کھڑا ہونے سے ڈرتا ہے' And I was confused.
I thought it meant: While I’m standing in Salah (Namaz), I should feel fear. But that raised an emotional conflict inside me. Why should I fear while praying — while...
In Surah Rahman (55:46 and 55:62), Allah mentions the reward of two gardens (Jannathaan) for the righteous. Here are two significant points about the two gardens:
Linguistic and Thematic Harmony:
The term 'two gardens' (Jannathaan) aligns well with the rhyming scheme of the Surah, matching words like 'Yabgiyaan', 'Thukaddibaan' and 'Saqalaan'. It also fits thematically with other pairs mentioned in the Surah, such as the two easts, two wests, t...
I thought it was very interesting that Allah did not say 'The perfect one', 'The one who never sinned', etc.. rather he said the one who is conscious of him, in awe of him, the one that fears his account on the day of judgement will be within two gardens. Such gravity placed on this deed by Allah.
39 weeks ago · Referencing Ayah 23:111, 37:60-61, 55:46-78, 83:27-28
Success is the pursuit of an ideal state you wish to achieve. The clearer you can envisage that achievement, whatever it may be, the greater the chances of working towards it. It is the notion of having a set ambition and then focusing on the journey to get you there. It is about knowing where the goalposts are so you can shoot in that direction. Almost like a diligent student, knowing that at the end of toil and hardship they will attain the job...
From verse 46 until the end of Surat Al-Rahman, we are given beautiful descriptions of heaven. So many verses repeatedly providing us with precise details of rivers, springs, lush gardens, delicious fruits, beautiful clothing, resting and so much more.
It is reported that Prophet Muhammad said: 'Allah the Exalted and Glorious, said: I have prepared for My pious servants which no eye has ever seen, and no ear ha...