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WHATEVER WE WANT

 FAJR REMINDER: WHATEVER WE WANT…

By: Umm Affān

Shawwāl 26, 1447 (14-April-2026)


The disbelievers have long made it a habit to test the Messengers and the believers, seeking to challenge the truth of Islām. Yet, how can one truly test a man who is taught by Allāh and granted knowledge far beyond human understanding? Thawbān (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) narrated that a Jewish rabbi once came to question the Prophet (ﷺ) about certain matters. The Jew asked: “What will be presented to them (i.e. the people of Jannah) first when they enter Paradise? He said: “Caudate lobe of whale liver.” He said: “What food will be given to them after that? He said: “The bull of Paradise, which used to graze along its edge, will be slaughtered for them.” He said: “What will their drink be?” He said: “From a spring there that is called Salsabīl.” [Ṣaḥiḥ Muslim 315]


Indeed, Jannah (Paradise) is a place of pure enjoyment, where its people will delight in eating and drinking without hardship or limitation. Allāh says: “Verily, the Muttaqūn (pious) shall be amidst shades and springs. And fruits, such as they desire. ‘Eat and drink comfortably for that which you used to do. Verily, thus We reward the Muḥsinūn (good-doers).” [Sūrah Al-Mursalat (77): 41-44] And beyond this, the blessings continue without end. Allāh says: “And (Eden) Paradise (Gardens of Eternity) which they will enter, under which rivers flow, they will have therein all that they wish. Thus Allāh rewards the Muttaqūn (pious).” [Sūrah An-Naḥl (16): 31]


The believers in Jannah will be granted whatever their hearts desire—food, drink, fruits, garments, perfumes, and countless other delights. Yet, what awaits in the Hereafter is far superior to anything known in this worldly life; there is no comparison between the two. Allāh says: “So whatever you have been given is but a passing enjoyment for this worldly life, but that which is with Allāh (Paradise) is better and more lasting for those who believe (in the Oneness of Allāh Islāmic Monotheism) and put their trust in their Lord (concerning all of their affairs).” [Sūrah Ash-Shūrā (42): 36]


Dear brethren, let us strive to take the means that will lead us to Jannah and elevate our ranks within it. Let us live with purpose, sincerity, and obedience to Allāh, seeking His Pleasure in all that we do.


I beseech Allāh to grant us Jannah al-Firdaws. Aameen.

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