How to Plant Trees in Jannah | Ep. 9 | #JannahSeries with Dr. Omar Suleiman

Summary

The video highlights a profound moment from the life of Prophet Sulaiman (AS) and explores the concept of true wealth in Islam. Despite his vast kingdom, Prophet Sulaiman emphasizes that glorifying Allah holds more eternal value. The script also delves into the beauty and rewards of Paradise, describing its lush trees, plants, and rivers. It discusses how acts of worship, such as tasbeeh and charity, can plant trees in Paradise. Through vivid Qur'anic and Hadith references, the video encourages viewers to reflect on the eternal nature of good deeds in contrast to worldly possessions.

Takeaways

• 🕊️ Prophet Sulaiman (AS) had an entourage of humans, animals, birds, insects, and jinn under his command, yet he valued glorifying Allah over his vast kingdom.
• 🌿 Sulaiman (AS) taught that saying 'SubhanAllah' (glorifying Allah) is greater than all earthly possessions because worldly things will perish, but good deeds remain.
• 🌸 In Paradise, trees are planted by saying phrases like 'SubhanAllah,' 'Alhamdulillah,' and 'Allahu Akbar,' which become part of the eternal beauty of Jannah.
• 🌷 Everything in Paradise smells sweet, including the plants and flowers, which symbolize complete satisfaction and peace.
• 💎 The trees in Paradise are not ordinary; they are described as being made of gold, emerald, and other precious materials, with lush and beautiful branches.
• 🍌 The fruit-bearing trees of Jannah, like banana trees, are always in season, offering endless abundance and beauty.
• 🌴 Some trees in Paradise, like the Sidr tree, which on Earth is known for its thorns, are transformed into thornless, fruitful trees in Jannah.
• 🏞️ One tree in Paradise takes 100 years to cross under its shade, and the tree called Toobah is said to provide fabric for the clothes of the people of Jannah.
• 🕊️ The souls of martyrs rest in the shade of special trees in Paradise, symbolizing their honor and reward.
• 🌈 Jannah's beauty is indescribable, with trees like 'Sidrat al-Muntaha' marking the highest point of Heaven, filled with colors beyond human comprehension.

Q & A

What did Prophet Sulaiman (AS) say is better than his entire kingdom?

Prophet Sulaiman (AS) said that one tasbeeh (glorifying Allah) from any believer is better than all the wealth and power given to him because all worldly possessions will perish, while the tasbeeh will remain forever.

What message did Prophet Ibrahim (AS) convey to the ummah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during the night of Al-Isra' wal-Mi'raj?

Prophet Ibrahim (AS) sent his salam to the ummah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and instructed them that Paradise is a pure land with sweet water and that trees are planted in Paradise by saying 'SubhanAllah', 'Alhamdulillah', 'La ilaha illa Allah', and 'Allahu akbar'.

What kind of trees exist in Paradise according to Islamic teachings?

The trees in Paradise are described as having trunks of gold and emerald, lush branches, and bearing fruits. There are also aromatic plants, thornless lote trees, and banana trees with abundant fruits that are always in season.

How are the trees and fruits of Paradise different from those in the dunya (world)?

In Paradise, the trees are beautiful and bear fruits without compromise. Unlike worldly trees where beauty often doesn't coincide with productivity, the trees in Paradise are lush, gold-trunked, and always bear fruits that are never out of season.

What is the significance of the tree known as 'Toobah' in Paradise?

The tree 'Toobah' in Paradise is massive, with a journey of 100 years needed to cross its shade. It produces the fabric for the clothing of the people of Paradise, and the Prophet (PBUH) described it as part of the reward for the righteous, including those who believed in him without seeing him.

How do the clothes of the people of Paradise get created according to the Prophet (PBUH)?

The clothes of the people of Paradise grow from the branches of the tree of Toobah, as described by the Prophet (PBUH). He explained that garments emerge from the flowers and branches of this special tree.

What is 'Sidrat al-Muntaha', and why is it significant?

'Sidrat al-Muntaha' is the ultimate lote tree marking the highest boundary of Paradise. It is described as having indescribable colors, fruits resembling clay jugs, and leaves as large as the ears of elephants. It is the place where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) saw Angel Jibreel (AS) in his true form.

How did the Prophet (PBUH) describe the faith of a believer in comparison to a tree?

The Prophet (PBUH) described the faith of a believer like a palm tree, with strong roots and branches high in the sky, producing fruit consistently by Allah’s permission. This reflects the continuous reward for a believer’s beneficial knowledge and good deeds.

What rewards are promised to a Muslim who visits a sick brother or sister?

When a Muslim visits a sick brother or sister, they are harvesting the fruits of Paradise until they return. Allah continuously increases the visitor’s reward for every moment spent comforting the sick person.

What was the significance of the man who removed a branch from the road in this life?

The Prophet (PBUH) said that a man was seen strolling in Paradise because, in this world, he removed a harmful branch from the road to protect others. As a result, Allah rewarded him with trees in Paradise under which he could stroll.