Will be joyful,
Pleased with their striving,
In a garden on high,
Where they shall hear
No (word) of vanity
Therein will be
A bubbling spring
Therein will be thrones
(Of dignity), raised on high,
Goblets placed (ready),
And cushions set in rows,
And rich carpets
(All) spread out.
S.88 A.8-16
This is such a reassuring and inspiring verse. It touches me at three different levels: I love the imagery of heaven; I am motivated by the concept of "striving" rather than "toiling"; and am admonished once again to embrace dignity and to resist vanity. Everything in this passage reminds me of what I am preparing for, not what I am waiting for - I am not passing time on earth in order to get to heaven, I am making myself worthy. Everything I practice here makes my world a better place, brings me closer to the souls of others. This goodness I develop in my heart resonates in heaven; as I navigate my days with God's guidance I feel His grace, and at night my mind rests in His garden. He has placed enough of heaven in my heart for me to embrace the journey.
May Allah grant you a seat in that high garden where you will be blessed with all these joys, you and all your beloved ones.:)g
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for that gracious sentiment! May Allah bless you and your family.
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