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whether they find their rewards on earth or not is immaterial: their attention is directed to an infinitely greater reward,
the kingdom of heaven. In the Sermon on the Mount this is promised to the "poor in spirit": Matt. v, 3. (7.43)
11:23 - But those who believe and work righteousness and humble themselves before their Lord
they will be Companions of the Garden to dwell therein for aye! 1516
1516 Note that the humility is to be "before their Lord," i.e., in Allah's sight. There is no virtue, quite the contrary, in rubbing
our noses to the ground before men. We are not to be arrogant even before men because we are humble as in Allah's
sight. Nor does true humility lose self-confidence; for that self-confidence arises from confidence in the support and
help of Allah. (11.23)
13:35 - The parable of the Garden which the righteous are promised! beneath it flow rivers:
perpetual is the enjoyment thereof and the shade therein: such is the End of the Righteous;
and the End of Unbelievers is the Fire. 185418551856
1854 For the comprehensive meaning of the root akala (literally "to eat"), see v. 66, n. 776. In its derived meaning it means
fruit and enjoyment of all kinds, spiritual as well as other. The joys of heaven are not like the joys of the earth, which
fade away or cloy. The joys of heaven are pure, lasting, and without any of the drawbacks which we associate with the
joys of the sense. (13.35)
1855 Zillun: literally shade, hence, shelter, protection, security. All these meanings are implied. Shade is one of the delights
of a garden. Cf. iv. 57 and n. 579. (13.35)
1856 In this, as in other places, the Fire is contrasted with the Garden, as Misery is contrasted with Bliss. We can also
imagine other incidents in contrast with those of the Garden, e.g., with the Fire will be drought, aridity, thirst, instead of
beautiful rivers; pain and suffering, instead of perpetual delight; no protection against the fierceness of the heat, as
contrasted with the cool shades ever deepening as you proceed in the Garden. (13.35)
15:45 - The righteous (will be) amid Gardens and fountains (of clear-flowing water).
19:60 - Except those who repent and believe and work righteousness: for these will enter the
Garden and will not be wronged in the least
22:14 - Verily Allah will admit those who believe and work righteous deeds to Gardens beneath
which rivers flow: for Allah carries out all that He plans. 2785
2785 Allah is both true to His promise, and He has power to give full effect to His Will and Plan. (22.14)
22:56 - On that Day the Dominion will be that of Allah: He will judge between them: so those who
believe and work righteous deeds will be in Gardens of Delight. 2837
2837 Such power as Evil has over those who yield to it (xvii. 62-64) will then be gone, as the respite granted to Satan be
over, and Allah's Kingdom will be established. (22.56)
31:8 - For those who believe and work righteous deeds there will be Gardens of Bliss.
32:19 - For those who believe and do righteous deeds are Gardens as hospitable homes for their
(good) deeds. 3652
3652 A home brings before our minds a picture of peace and happiness. When to it are added honour and hospitality, it
adds further to the idea of happiness. (32.19)
39:74 - They will say: "Praise be to Allah Who has truly fulfilled His promise to us and has given us
(this) land in heritage: we can dwell in the Garden as we will: how excellent a reward for those
who work (righteousness)!" 43534354
4353 This is said by the new arrivals in heaven. As is right, they begin with the Praises of Allah, which shows at once their
satisfaction and their gratitude. (39.74)
4354 In heritage: i.e. as our Portion. Cf. iii. 180, and n. 485; vi. 165, and n. 988. There is no question here of their passing
on any property to heirs. They are the final possessors of Heaven for eternity, by the grace of Allah. (39.74)
40:8 - "And grant our Lord! That they enter the Gardens of Eternity which Thou hast promised to
them and to the righteous among their fathers their wives and their posterity! For Thou art (He)
the Exalted in Might Full of Wisdom. 4367
4367 There is nothing selfish in prayer. We pray for all who are true and sincere. But just as Evil is catching, so Goodness
is catching in another sense. The associates of the Good and those near and dear to them also share in their
goodness and happiness, if only they try to walk in the same Way. And the Grace of Allah is working for all, all the
time. (40.8)
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