Taj Mahal.

Taj Mahal.

Longing to see Taj Mahal with my own eyes. Wonder when can I get to see it? One of the seven wonders that I still missed.

I wish I can build a Taj Mahal for you but I can only afford a double storey terrace house and I am no Shah Jahan. The double storey house is our Taj Mahal. However, better than Taj Mahal is waiting for us at “Jannah” provided we give our soul, dedication, faith and heart to Almighty Allah.

(“Rabbana atina fi dunia ha sannah, wafil hiratul hasanah, wakina aza ban nar. Wahidna janatul maal abror ya aziz, ya ghafar, ya rabil alamin”).

For the meaning of the above look at the tafsir Al Quraan. Recite that in our heart all the time, insyaalah better than Taj Mahal is our ultimate destination. The river of milk and honey flow beneath.

The descriptions of Paradise are mentioned in significant detail in the Qur'an, hadiths and traditional tafsir (exegesis). Paradise is described as surrounded by eight principal gates, each level generally being divided into a hundred degrees. The highest level is known as firdaws (sometimes called Eden). It will be entered first by the Holy Prophet Mohammed pbuh, then those who lived in poverty, and then the most pious. Entrants will be greeted by Angels with salutations of peace or As- Salammu Alaykum.

Gardens of perpetual bliss: they shall enter there, as well as the righteous among their fathers, their spouses, and their offspring: and Angels shall enter unto them from every gate (with the salutation):

"Peace unto you for that ye persevered in patience! Now how excellent is the final home!"

The Islamic texts describe life for its immortal inhabitants as: one that is happy — without hurt, sorrow, fear or shame — where every wish is fulfilled. Traditions relate that inhabitants will be of the same age (33 years), and of the same standing/equal. Their life is one of bliss including: wearing fancy robes, bracelets, perfumes as they partake in exquisite banquets, served in priceless vessels by immortal youths, as they recline on couches inlaid with gold or precious stones. Other foods mentioned include meats, scented wine and clear drinks bringing non intoxicating nor rousing quarrelling. Inhabitants will rejoice in the company of their parents, spouses, and children (provided they were admitted to Paradise) — conversing and recalling the past.

The food in Jannah is reported by the companions of the Prophet as never rotting and so sweet it will make any person on earth live without feeling hunger forever.

The dwellings for inhabitants will be pleasant, with lofty gardens, shady valleys, fountains scented with camphor or ginger; rivers of water, milk, honey and wines; delicious fruits of all seasons without thorns;

One day in paradise is considered equal to a thousand (1000) years on earth. Palaces are made from bricks of gold, silver, pearls, among other things. Traditions also note the presence of horses and camels of "dazzling whiteness", along with other creatures. Large trees are described, mountains made of musk, between which rivers flow in valleys of pearl and ruby.

The names of four rivers are Saihan (Syr Darya), Jaihan (Amu Darya), Furat (Euphrates) and Nil (Nile). Salsabil is the name of a spring that is the source of the rivers of Rahma (mercy) and Al – Kawtar (abundance). Sidrat al- Muntaha is a lotus tree that marks the end of the seventh heaven, the boundary where no creation can pass.

In spite of the goodly dwellings given to the inhabitants of Paradise, the approval of God and nearness to Him is considered greater. According to the Qur'an, Allah will bring the elect near to his Throne (aršy), a day on which "some faces shall be shining in contemplating their Lord." The vision of Allah is regarded as the greatest of all rewards, surpassing all other joys.

“Raudah” in Masjid Nabawi in Medina is one of the Garden of Gardens in Paradise.

Raudah.