Your Jannah Welcoming | Ep. 4 | #JannahSeries with Dr. Omar Suleiman

Summary

This video script offers a detailed depiction of the believer's journey to paradise. It narrates how they are purified by drinking from streams and adorned with radiance before entering eternal bliss. Angels welcome them with peace, leading them through paradise to their homes. The Prophet Muhammad's teachings emphasize spreading peace to be welcomed in peace. Paradise is described as a place of unimaginable joy, free from pain or expulsion, where Allah's ultimate pleasure and eternal contentment are bestowed upon its inhabitants. The message encourages patience, faith, and the pursuit of Allah’s pleasure.

Takeaways

• 🌿 Those who are mindful of their Lord will be purified and led into Jannah (Paradise).
• 💧 Upon arrival in Jannah, the believers will drink from two streams that cleanse them internally and externally.
• 🌟 After purification, the believers will have a radiant and eternal appearance, with no signs of aging or fatigue.
• 🕌 The angels will welcome the believers with peace and guidance as they enter Jannah, ensuring they feel at home.
• 🔐 In contrast to Hell, where the gates close behind people, Jannah is open and peaceful, where no one would want to leave.
• 🏡 Believers will know their home in Jannah better than they knew their home on Earth, and they will be led by angels to their final dwellings.
• 💎 In Jannah, believers are welcomed by servants, adorned in beautiful garments and jewelry, and constantly surrounded by joy and love.
• 📜 The Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam) emphasized the importance of spreading peace in this life to be welcomed with peace in Jannah.
• 🎁 Allah will grant believers something even greater than all the pleasures of Jannah: His eternal pleasure and never being angry with them again.
• 🏰 The most special homes in Jannah are reserved for those who responded to severe trials with patience and sought only Allah’s pleasure.

Q & A

What happens when the mindful believers enter paradise according to the narration by Ali RadiAllahu Anhu?

When mindful believers enter paradise, they find a tree at the gate with two streams flowing from its roots. They drink from one stream to cleanse their inner filth, and from the other to wash their outer bodies. This purification gives them a radiance, and their skin and hair become perfect forever.

How does the greeting of 'Salaamun Alaikum' in paradise reflect on the peace believers will experience?

'Salaamun Alaikum' (Peace be upon you) signifies that believers will experience complete peace in paradise—safe from their environment, their sins, and the passage of time. They are assured eternal peace, unlike those in hellfire who face regret for ignoring warnings.

What is the significance of the gates in hellfire and paradise according to the script?

In hellfire, the gates close behind the people, sealing them in with increasing punishment. In contrast, the gates of paradise remain open, symbolizing freedom, peace, and safety, with no need for believers to be trapped or protected.

Why is a guide unnecessary for believers in paradise?

A guide is unnecessary in paradise because believers are already familiar with their homes, more so than they were with their homes in this world. Allah has made their homes known to them based on their deeds, so they naturally know their way.

What role do the angels play when believers enter paradise?

The angels guide believers to their properties in paradise, show them all that belongs to them, and make them feel welcomed. The angels also care for the believers until they reach their final dwelling, after which the angels depart.

What happens when the believer first enters paradise?

Upon entering paradise, the believer is dressed in the attire of paradise, adorned with jewelry, and greeted by servants. The overwhelming happiness they feel is eternal, and it is said to them that this joy will last forever.

What does the Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam say about knowing one's home in paradise?

The Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam said that a believer will know their home in paradise better than they knew their home in this world. This knowledge is a result of Allah making their homes in paradise known to them.

How does Allah greet the people of paradise, and what does He promise them?

Allah greets the people of paradise by asking if they are pleased. When they express their contentment with everything they have, Allah promises them something even better: His eternal pleasure and the assurance that He will never be angry with them again.

What is special about the homes in paradise for those who were patient during severe trials?

The most special homes in paradise are for those who endured severe trials with patience, seeking only Allah's pleasure. These homes are given in response to sacrifices made in this world, such as Asiya's request for a palace in Jannah as she sacrificed her earthly comfort.

How do believers express their gratitude after entering their homes in paradise?

Believers express their gratitude by praising Allah, saying 'Alhamdulillahilladhi hadana lihadha, wama kunna linahtadiya lau la an hadaanallah'—meaning, 'All praises be to Allah, who guided us to this. We would not have attained this without His guidance.'

Outlines

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🌳 Purification and Entry into Paradise

Ali RadiAllahu Anhu describes the purification process upon entering Paradise, where believers will find two streams near a tree by the gate. Drinking from the streams cleanses them inside and out, granting them a radiant, polished appearance fit for Jannah. Their bodies will remain pristine, free from decay or discomfort. The keepers of Paradise greet them with peace, confirming their eternal purity. The Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam emphasized that those who spread peace in this world will enter Jannah in peace, and the angels' greetings reflect this purification and eternal safety.

05:02

😇 Welcoming Angels and Endless Joy in Jannah

As believers enter Paradise, they are guided by angels who show them their properties and palaces. These angels, tasked with making them feel welcome, eventually leave as the person becomes familiar with their eternal home. In paradise, believers are adorned with beautiful garments, jewelry, and greeted by 70,000 shining servants. The joy and happiness felt upon entering Jannah is indescribable and will never fade, as the believers are told they will always be this happy. The palaces and companions of Paradise, including spouses, will warmly greet the believer, solidifying their eternal bliss.

10:02

🏰 A Believer’s Palace and Eternal Gratitude

Upon entering their palace, the believer is overwhelmed by the beauty of their surroundings. Their family greets them with joy, and they reflect on the splendor of their new home. The bed is constructed of pearls, and the paths are adorned with vibrant colors. The opulence is so great that the believer praises Allah, recognizing that without His guidance, they would not have reached this point. They rejoice, expressing deep gratitude to Allah for the eternal rewards and the perfection of their abode.

Keywords

💡Jannah (Paradise)

Jannah refers to the Islamic concept of paradise, the ultimate reward for the righteous. In the video, it is described as a place of eternal peace, beauty, and joy. The video emphasizes the welcoming of believers into Jannah, where they are purified and greeted by angels, and where they enjoy endless happiness and peace. This concept is central to the video’s theme of attaining salvation and peace in the afterlife.

💡Salaam (Peace)

Salaam means peace and is a core theme in the video. The Prophet Muhammad is quoted as advising people to 'spread peace' to enter Jannah in peace. The angels greet the believers with 'Salaamun 'Alaikum,' symbolizing not only peace but a state of complete safety and purity in paradise. Salaam also represents the ultimate reward and state of being in Jannah.

💡Purification

Purification is a significant theme in the video, representing the process through which believers are prepared for entry into Jannah. The script describes how believers drink from two streams at the gate of paradise, cleansing their inner and outer selves from impurities. This act of purification symbolizes the removal of all worldly sins and imperfections, allowing them to enter paradise in a pure state.

💡Angels

Angels play an important role in the believers' journey to paradise. They greet the righteous at the gates of Jannah with 'Salaamun 'Alaikum,' signifying peace and purification. Additionally, the angels guide the believers through paradise, showing them their homes and possessions. Their presence emphasizes the divine welcome and the believers' honored status in paradise.

💡Hellfire

Hellfire, or Jahannam, is contrasted with Jannah in the video. While Jannah is a place of peace and eternal joy, Hellfire is described as a place of torment where the gates close behind the damned, and their suffering only increases. The video mentions that those in Hellfire ignored the warnings from messengers and chose not to respond to the call to Dar us-Salaam (the abode of peace), leading to their punishment.

💡Trials and Patience

Trials and patience are mentioned as key qualities for those who receive special rewards in Jannah. The video highlights that individuals who responded to severe trials with patience, like Asiya (the wife of Pharaoh), receive higher honors in paradise. Their steadfastness and perseverance in seeking Allah's pleasure, despite hardship, earn them elevated places in the afterlife.

💡Ridwan (Divine Pleasure)

Ridwan refers to Allah’s eternal pleasure with the righteous. The video emphasizes that after entering Jannah, Allah will express His approval and promise never to be angry with the believers again. This ultimate form of divine satisfaction is portrayed as even greater than the physical rewards of paradise, signifying an unbreakable bond of contentment between Allah and His servants.

💡Gates of Jannah

The gates of Jannah symbolize the entry point into paradise, where the righteous are welcomed in peace and joy. In contrast to the gates of Hellfire, which shut behind the damned, the gates of Jannah remain open, allowing free movement. This represents freedom and the endless opportunities for happiness in the afterlife. The gates also mark the transition from the struggles of the earthly life to the eternal peace of the afterlife.

💡Welcome in Jannah

The welcoming process in Jannah involves angels, servants, and companions, all of whom greet the believer with joy and respect. This warm reception emphasizes the honor and happiness awaiting those who enter paradise. The script describes a believer’s overwhelming joy upon entering, being surrounded by loved ones, and receiving personal guidance through their homes and possessions in Jannah.

💡Guidance to Paradise

The video explains that although the believers are familiar with their homes in paradise, they are still guided by angels as a welcoming gesture. This guidance symbolizes the completion of the journey to eternal reward. It reflects the care and honor given to the believers in Jannah, where even their navigation through paradise is a ceremonious and joyful experience.

Highlights

Ali RadiAllahu Anhu describes how the mindful will be led into the garden, where two streams flow to purify them inside and out.

The purification process gives them a radiant, eternal form in Jannah, where their skin will never crack and their hair will never be disheveled.

The Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi Wasallam emphasized spreading peace as the first step to entering Jannah in peace.

The angels greet those entering paradise with 'Salaamun 'Alaikum,' indicating they are safe from their environment, sins, and time.

In contrast, those entering hell are reminded of their missed opportunities and experience worsening punishment.

Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la makes a distinction between entering the gates of hell, which shut behind people, and entering Jannah, which is open and free to roam.

The people of Jannah are so familiar with their home in paradise that they know it better than their home in the dunya.

Angels serve as guides for the people of Jannah, making them feel welcomed and showing them their properties and dwellings.

The initial joy upon entering Jannah is so overwhelming that one could die of happiness, but it continues forever.

Servants of paradise greet the believers, and the believers are welcomed into beautiful palaces, all created for their eternal comfort.

Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la will personally ask the people of paradise if they are pleased, and grant them eternal satisfaction with His pleasure.

Special homes in paradise are reserved for those who faced severe trials with patience, like Asiya Alayhi Salaam and Khadija RadiAllahu Anha.

A person who loses a child and still praises Allah is promised a house of praise in paradise.

In Jannah, people will rejoice with their families and new companions, sharing a happiness even greater than reuniting after a long separation in the dunya.

The beauty of paradise is so overwhelming that if not created for it, one would lose their vision just from gazing at its splendor.

Transcripts

Ali RadiAllahu Anhu said -

Those who are mindful of their Lord

will be led into the garden.

And when they arrive at the gate of it,

they're going to find a tree.

And at the root of that tree,

there are two streams that are flowing out.

So they approach one of them

just as they have been commanded, and they drink from it.

And then all of the dirt, and the filth,

and the foulness on the inside is washed away.

And then they drink from the other,

and they do will do from its water,

and everything on the outside is washed away.

And this gives them this radiance that is Jannah like.

And after that he said, radiAllahu ta'ala Anhu

that their skin will never change, it will never crack.

Their hair will never be disheveled again.

And it is as if, they have been polished.

Then they reach the keepers of paradise

who will say to them.

Salaamun 'alaykum tibatum fadh khuluu haa khaalideen

Peace beyond to you.

You have become purified.

Enter it now and abide there in forever.

(ceremonious music)

(ceremonious music continues)

When the Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam came to Medina,

and he gave his first address to the people.

The first thing he said about getting to Jannah was.

Afshus salaam

Spread peace.

And the last thing he said was.

tad khulul jannatah bi salaam

You will enter into Jannah in peace.

So you want to be welcomed into Jannah

with Salaam, then spread Salaam.

And when we look at the way the angels greet us,

the angels say, salaamun alaikum mutibutum

Peace be on to you.

You have become purified.

So enter into it forever.

Now pay attention carefully to each of these phrases.

Salaamun 'Alaikum

You'll only have peace all around you.

So the scholars say that means

you'll be safe from your environment.

tibutum

You have become purified.

So you're safe from any of your own sins,

or anything that is internal inside of you.

Fadhkhuluhaa khalideen

So enter it forever.

You are safe from the eternal.

Meaning you're safe from time.

You're safe from expiration.

You're safe from any enemy.

You're safe from ever being expelled from al Jannah.

In contrast, the people of hellfire are told,

didn't you get warnings?

Didn't you get messengers?

Didn't you get signs?

And the punishment is only increased

by the pain of them knowing,

that they had so many chances to respond

to the call of Dar us-salaam, the place of peace.

And hellfire only gets worse.

The scholars say pay attention to

how Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la says.

(speaking in foreign language)

Enter through the gates of hellfire.

But then Allah says.

(speaking in foreign language)

Enter into Jannah.

So what's the difference

between enter the gates, and enter into.

As for enter the gates,

when the people of hellfire enter the gates,

the gates shut behind them, and it only gets worse inside.

lnnaha AAalayhim mu/sada

Fee AAamadin mumaddada

It will be shut on them and sealed tight.

And there are extended columns behind them.

And these are columns,

that will be holding the gates from behind,

like a huge stone which is placed behind the gate.

May Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la

Protect us from that fate.

Allahumma ameen

As for those who enter into Jannah,

it is qud khuluhaa bi salaam

Enter into it in peace, meaning roam freely.

No one would want to walk out.

And in this world you close gates

to either trap something, or to protect yourself.

The people of paradise don't need to be trapped,

and they don't need protection from anything.

So there's no mention of the gates

of paradise ever closing on the believers.

Now technically you also don't need a guide,

because you know exactly where to go.

And in fact, you're more familiar

with your home in paradise,

than you are with your home in this world.

The Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam says.

Wallathee nafsi biyadhi inna ahhadahum

bimanzilihi fil jannati ahda minhu

bimaskanihi kaana fiddunya

By the one in whose hand is my soul,

one of you will know your home in paradise better,

or as much as you knew your home in this dunya.

And this is the tafsir

of a home in paradise that Allah made known to them.

Allah says arrafahaa lahum

He made it known to them.

And that too is connected to our deeds.

Imam Hasan al-Basri Rahimahullah said.

Wasafallahu ta'ala lahumul jannata fiddunya

falamma dhakhaluha 'arafuha bisifatiha

Allah has described paradise to them in this world,

in such a way that once they enter

into Jannah they will know it by its description.

So you'll remember everything we spoke about in this series

inshaAllah ta'ala, when you actually enter into Jannah

bi-idhnillahi Ta'ala

So what's the purpose then of an angel that guides you?

That's only to make you feel more welcomed.

Muqatil bin Hayyan Rahimahullah said

That we are told that the angel entrusted with the care

of the children of Adam will walk in paradise,

and the child of Adam will follow him,

and he will show him all of his properties,

until he reaches the final dwelling.

And then he will tell the person

about everything that he was given in Jannah.

And then once you enter into your home with your family,

the angel goes away.

And in one narration the angel says.

Ana qayyimukal ladhi wakiltu bi'amrik

That I am your caretaker and you have been entrusted to me.

So you have a whole welcoming committee in Jannah.

And it starts with the angels.

Humaid bin Hilal Rahimahullah says that

when one enters paradise,

and is given the form of the people of paradise.

And then dressed up with their dress,

and then adorned with their jewelry.

And then shown the maidens and the servants,

and all that is in there of the creations of paradise.

That you become so happy,

that if it was possible you would die out of joy.

And then it is said to that person,

you see this happiness that is overwhelming you.

It's going to be like this forever.

Meaning you're always going to be this happy,

like your first entrance.

Ad-Dahhak Rahimahullah said.

And then when the believer enters into Jannah,

the angel leads him to all of its different lanes,

and pathways and says, what do you see here?

And you say, I see palaces of gold and silver.

And the angel says all of that is for you.

And then when you reach there, there are servants

at every gate of every palace, and they welcome you.

And they say, nahnu lak

We are for you.

And then the angel says walk with me further,

and says, what do you see here?

And you say, I see beautiful canopies and companions.

And it'll be said to him that all of this is for you.

And then you reach there, and you're received by them,

and they will say to you, nahnu lak,

We are for you.

And Abu Abdurrahman al-Jubari says.

And then when the believer enters heaven first,

he is received by 70,000 servants,

as if they are shining pearls.

Two rows of those servants are arranged on both sides,

neither one of them seeing the other.

And anytime you walk, they follow you.

They walk with you and the spouses of paradise,

welcome each other by saying what?

Anta hibbi wa ana hibbu

You are my love and I am your love.

And that's all of the other welcomings.

But what about the greatest welcomer of all.

Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la.

Rasulullah SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam

Said that Allah, will say to the people of paradise.

Yaa ahlul Jannah

O people of paradise!

And the people of paradise will say

labbayk a wasa'dayk

Here we are O Allah, here we come.

What is it O Allah?

And these people are the same people that used to say

labbayk Allah, in this life.

Here we come O Allah.

Here we come.

And now they're saying it in Jannah.

What is it O Allah?

We're ready.

And Allah says harra dhitum?

Are you pleased?

And they say, how could we not be pleased,

when you've given us everything

that we could possibly want,

and things that you've not given to anyone else

of your creation?

And Allah says, I'm going to give you something

that's better than all of that.

And they say, Ya Rabb, our Lord,

what is better than that? And Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la

says, oohillu 'alaykum ridwaani fala

askhatu 'alaykum ba'dahu abada

That I am pleased with you forever,

and I will never be angry with you again.

Now subhanAllah

That shows how in this beautiful abode of Allah's pleasure.

If he wasn't pleased with us,

he wouldn't have given us all of these palaces in paradise.

But here he is saying,

this is me being pleased with you forever.

And that's the greatest welcome.

And as you enter your home in paradise,

there's a logic to each one of these palaces

in each of these homes.

And they're not all of the same genre.

So no one feels like they have a smaller home,

or they live in a worse neighborhood in Jannah.

But the most special homes in paradise

are for those who responded to severe trials

with exemplary patience.

So this genre of homes is not because of specific deeds,

which we're going to talk about later.

But this is about that quality of people

who just wanted a Allah's pleasure no matter what.

So when Asiya Alayhi Salaam says,

my Lord, rabbibnili indhaka baytan fil jannah

My Lord, build for me with you a palace in Jannah.

She said that as she was sacrificing her home,

and her comfort in this life all for Allah's pleasure.

And Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la gave salaam to

Khadija radiAllahu Anha through Jibreel Alayhi Salaam

And he gave her the bushra,

the glad tidings of a palace in Jannah of special pearls,

with no noise or fatigue.

Because she gave that type of a home,

and comfort up in this life all for Allah's pleasure.

And when someone loses a child,

and still praises Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la

through that pain.

Allah says build for my servant a house of praise.

Because he lost what made his home

praiseworthy in this life.

So he deserves a home of praise and paradise.

All that person wanted was Salaam from Allah,

and the reward of Allah.

And now that person has it.

So Ibn al Qayyim Rahimahullah

gives us the scene.

He said, "A person enters into their palace in paradise,

and they know their place.

And then you're met with your family

who are full of joy and receiving you.

And this is even more so than when family come together,

and rejoice in this life,

after a loved one has been away for a long time."

And then he hears the greetings of all

of the new companions of paradise.

And then he goes and he reclines on his bed,

and he looks at the foundation,

and he notices that even the bed

has been erected on beautiful pearls.

And he sees green, and red, and yellow paths, and drapes,

and he raises his head to the roof of his house.

And had he not been created for it,

he would've lost his vision.

And he says as he's looking around.

Alhamdulillahilladhi hadana lihadha

wama kunna linahtadiya lau la an hadaanallah

All praises be to Allah, who guided us to this.

We would've never been able to get this had Allah

Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la not guided us.

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