The Gardens of Jannah | Ep. 8 | #JannahSeries with Dr. Omar Suleiman

Summary

The video explores the concept of Jannah (Paradise) in Islam, focusing on the beauty and rewards awaiting believers. It describes how gatherings where Allah is remembered or others are honored for His sake are like 'gardens of paradise.' The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) emphasized the immense rewards, including vast palaces, guest pavilions, and unimaginable gardens filled with pearls, musk, and saffron. The script also highlights the importance of charity and remembrance of Allah in attaining these heavenly gardens, inspiring viewers to seek Jannah through acts of worship, kindness, and generosity.

Takeaways

• 🌿 The gardens of Jannah in this world are those where Allah is remembered and where someone is remembered for the sake of Allah.
• 📚 Circles of knowledge are considered gardens of paradise in this life, as Allah and the angels praise those who participate.
• 👼 Visiting the sick for the sake of Allah brings 70,000 angels accompanying the person and grants gardens of Jannah.
• 🏰 In Jannah, believers will have palaces and guest pavilions where they host friends and heavenly creatures, with complete privacy.
• 💎 The pavilions in Jannah are made of hollow pearls, stretching 60 miles long, emphasizing both beauty and privacy.
• 🌳 The ground of Jannah is described as pearls, rubies, saffron-colored, and fragrant with musk, offering an unparalleled aesthetic and sensory experience.
• 🎁 Angels will constantly check on the believers, entering through doors of gold, bringing gifts from Allah.
• 🛋 Believers will recline on luxurious furnishings, green cushions, and fine carpets within the high-ceiling guest pavilions.
• 🌺 Jannah's gardens are filled with exotic, ever-beautiful landscapes where time ceases to matter, and the scenery remains endlessly captivating.
• 💰 The sacrifices of this world, like giving up beloved possessions for Allah’s sake, earn even greater gardens and rewards in Jannah.

Q & A

What are the two types of 'gardens of Jannah' mentioned in the script?

The two types of 'gardens of Jannah' in this world are: 1) the gardens where Allah is remembered, and 2) the gardens where someone is remembered for the sake of Allah.

Why are circles of knowledge referred to as 'gardens of paradise'?

Circles of knowledge are referred to as 'gardens of paradise' because in them, Allah praises the participants, angels praise them, and their names are elevated in rank, bringing them closer to Jannah.

What reward does one receive for visiting a sick person according to the Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam?

When visiting a sick person, 70,000 angels accompany the visitor, and Allah gifts the visitor with a garden of many fruits in Jannah.

What are the 'Khiyam' mentioned in the script, and what is their purpose?

The 'Khiyam' are tents or pavilions in Jannah, primarily serving as guest houses. They are located in gardens or along beaches and rivers, and they are places for receiving guests and enjoying gatherings.

How is privacy maintained in the Khiyam, despite the presence of guests?

The Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam mentioned that the believer will have a tent made from a single hollowed-out pearl, and even when visiting or receiving guests, privacy is maintained as no one can see each other within the tent.

What are the furnishings inside the guest pavilions of Jannah like?

Inside the guest pavilions, there are raised couches, cups placed in plates, cushions lined up, and carpets spread around. These furnishings are made of fine fabrics, green cushions, and golden doors.

What are the characteristics of the ground and soil in Jannah?

The ground of Jannah is made of pearl and ruby, and its dirt is saffron, though the soil itself smells like musk. Some narrations also describe the ground as white, or consisting of hills and dunes of camphor.

What did Abu Talha radiAllahu Anhu do after hearing about the rewards of Jannah?

Abu Talha radiAllahu Anhu donated his most prized garden in Medina, Bir Rooha, because he was seeking the garden in Jannah and wanted to achieve righteousness by giving away what he loved most.

How did Abu Dehdah radiAllahu Anhu react to hearing about the reward for lending to Allah?

Upon hearing the verse about lending to Allah for multiplied rewards, Abu Dehdah donated his garden of 600 palm trees, seeking a greater reward in Jannah. His wife, Umm Dehdah, supported this decision wholeheartedly.

How are the concepts of gardens in Jannah used to motivate believers in this world?

The gardens of Jannah motivate believers by encouraging them to participate in circles of knowledge, visit the sick, and give charity. These actions expand one's 'gardens in paradise' and provide eternal rewards beyond what worldly gardens offer.

Outlines

00:00

🌺 The Gardens of Jannah in this World

This paragraph explains the concept of the gardens of Jannah (paradise) in this world. There are two types: those where Allah is remembered, and those where others are remembered for the sake of Allah. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) emphasized that gatherings of knowledge are like gardens of paradise. Additionally, visiting the sick brings great rewards, as 70,000 angels accompany the visitor and Allah gifts a garden in Jannah. These actions expand a person’s gardens in paradise. The paragraph also introduces the other properties in Jannah, like the Khiyam (guest houses or pavilions) built for the enjoyment of the believers and the heavenly beings who reside there. These places offer privacy, luxury, and frequent visits by angels, with many golden doors and comfortable furnishings like couches, cushions, and fine carpets.

05:03

🌴 The Beauty and Fragrance of Jannah's Gardens

The second paragraph delves into the breathtaking beauty of Jannah's gardens, drawing parallels with earthly exotic destinations. It describes the soil and ground of Jannah, with the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mentioning that the gravel is made of pearls and rubies, while the dirt is saffron with a fragrance of musk. The Prophet also described Jannah’s soil as pure white musk, creating an environment of unparalleled beauty and fragrance. Every step in Jannah brings forth a pleasant fragrance, enhancing the experience. This section also highlights how the companions of the Prophet, such as Abu Talha and Abu Dehdah, were inspired by the descriptions of Jannah's gardens and gave away their prized earthly gardens for a place in the eternal gardens of paradise, showcasing the immense rewards of charity in this life.

Keywords

💡Gardens of Jannah

The term 'Gardens of Jannah' refers to the lush, heavenly gardens in paradise that are promised to the righteous believers in Islam. In the video, these gardens symbolize the rewards awaiting those who remember Allah and perform righteous deeds, such as attending knowledge circles or visiting the sick. They are portrayed as incredibly beautiful and serene, with details such as fruit-bearing trees and relaxing environments.

💡Circles of Knowledge

The 'Circles of Knowledge' are gatherings where Islamic teachings are discussed, and Allah is remembered. According to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), such circles are considered gardens of paradise in this world. These gatherings elevate the status of the participants and are praised by angels and Allah Himself, as explained in the script.

💡Visiting the Sick

In the video, visiting the sick is emphasized as a virtuous act rewarded by Allah. It is said that 70,000 angels accompany the person visiting the sick, and they are gifted with a garden of fruit in paradise. This demonstrates the high value Islam places on compassion and care for others, as well as how such actions expand one's 'gardens' in Jannah.

💡Khiyam (Pavilions)

'Khiyam' are the guest pavilions in Jannah, described as beautiful tents where heavenly creatures reside, and where the believers meet with friends and family in privacy. These pavilions are distinct from the believers' own palaces and serve as spaces for gathering and enjoyment. They are crafted from gems like pearls and offer both beauty and comfort.

💡Privacy in Jannah

Privacy is a key aspect of life in Jannah, as emphasized in the video. Even within the pavilions and palaces, there is a strong sense of seclusion. For example, in one narration, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mentions that in the tents, visitors will not be able to see each other, ensuring a high level of personal space and privacy, even during gatherings.

💡Hoor Al-'Een

'Hoor Al-'Een' are the heavenly maidens residing in the guest pavilions of Jannah. They are mentioned as part of the beauty and reward awaiting the believers in paradise. The script references them as one of the many blessings that believers will experience in the gardens and guest homes of Jannah.

💡Dirt and Soil of Jannah

The dirt and soil of Jannah are described in great detail, with mentions of saffron, musk, pearls, and rubies. The ground is said to have a fragrance, adding to the sensory beauty of paradise. This luxurious description contrasts the ordinary soil of this world with the exceptional nature of Jannah's environment.

💡Fragrance of Jannah

The fragrance of Jannah is another recurring theme in the video. In Jannah, even the ground emits a sweet fragrance, such as musk. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mentioned that every step taken in paradise releases a pleasing aroma, enhancing the overall sense of peace and beauty in Jannah.

💡Angels in Jannah

Angels play an active role in Jannah, constantly visiting and checking up on the believers. They enter through the golden doors of the palaces and bring gifts from Allah. This reinforces the idea that Jannah is a place of continuous honor and reward, where believers are attended to by celestial beings.

💡Donating for Jannah

The act of donating worldly goods for the sake of Allah is described as a means to earn a place in Jannah. The video highlights examples like Abu Talha and Abu Dehdah, who donated their prized gardens and wealth in Medina in exchange for greater rewards in paradise. This demonstrates the value Islam places on charity and sacrifice for the afterlife.

Highlights

The gardens of Jannah in this world are the places where Allah is remembered and where someone is remembered for the sake of Allah.

The circles of knowledge in this life are described as gardens of paradise.

Visiting the sick brings 70,000 angels accompanying you, and Allah gifts a garden of fruits in Jannah.

Every time you remember Allah or remember someone for Allah’s sake, your gardens of paradise expand.

The Prophet described the Khiyam as tents or pavilions in Jannah that serve as guest houses for heavenly creatures.

The pavilions in Jannah are for guests and enjoyment, situated on beaches and riverfronts.

The Prophet mentioned a tent made of a single hollow pearl, 60 miles long, where a believer will visit families and guests in complete privacy.

In Jannah, raised couches, cushions, and carpets are laid out, along with fruit hanging within reach in the gardens.

The gravel of Jannah is made of pearls and rubies, while the soil is saffron with a fragrance of musk.

Every step in Jannah releases a fragrance, and the plains are white musk with fine grains.

The Prophet described hills and dunes of camphor, where people gather and receive breezes of mercy.

Abu Talha gave his most prized garden in Medina for a garden in Jannah after hearing a verse about charity.

Abu Dehdah donated his garden with 600 palm trees for a garden in Jannah after hearing about the reward for giving a beautiful loan to Allah.

Umm Dehdah rejoiced at her husband's decision to donate their garden, calling it a profitable trade.

The Prophet marveled at how many bundles of date palms awaited Abu Dehdah in Jannah for his sacrifice.

Transcripts

The gardens of Jannah in this world are two.

They're the gardens in which Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la

is remembered,

and they are the gardens in which someone else

is remembered for the sake of Allah.

Now, what do I mean by that?

The Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam said,

that "The circles of knowledge in this life

are gardens of paradise."

How so?

Allah is praising you.

The angels are praising you.

And you are dwelling in a place

where your name is only being increased in rank.

Similarly, the Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam said

that when you go and visit a sick person,

70,000 angels accompany you and Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la

gifts you with a garden of many fruit in Jannah."

So SubhanAllah people carry flowers to visit the sick here

and let them know that they're

in their thoughts and prayers.

And Allah, who is never outdone in goodness,

gives those who visit the sick unimaginable gardens

of flowers, that cannot even be perceived in this world.

So when you remember Allah, or you remember someone else

for the sake of Allah,

your gardens of paradise are only expanding.

So you have your palace and you come outside

and you don't have to worry about the weather being bad.

It's beautiful weather in Jannah.

But before we talk about the gardens themselves

what are the other properties that you own

besides your palace?

Because remember, Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala

did not just give you your own place to dwell

but structures of beauty all around you.

So you go outside and what do you see?

You see the Khiyam, which are tents or pavilions,

that serve primarily as the guest houses.

Ibn Al-Qayyim Rahimahullah

said that "These pavilions are different

from the ghura, from the apartments and from the palaces.

They are pavilions that are situated in the gardens

and on the beaches and the river fronts of Jannah,

and the pavilions are for guests and for enjoyment.

So Imam Ibn Abi al-Dunya

He explains it in this way.

He says that

"All of the heavenly creatures reside in these guest homes

and the palaces are where only the believers live.

So this is what is built for the believers

by the believers

with the permission of Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la.

So for example, Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la says

"Hoorun maqsuratin fil khiyam"

That it is in these guest homes that the

"hoorun 'een"

the maidens reside.

And then when you read about the servants

in Al-Jannah, then they await you

at the gates and the doors of your palace.

And when you want anything

it comes to you without any effort.

And what are the angels doing?

They're constantly checking up on you while you are

in your palace,

but you retire to your palace in privacy.

The Khiyam is also where you meet and receive friends.

So you have this concept of the majalis,

the gatherings in paradise.

And so whether you are in a gathering

let's say in one of the sahaba,

in one of their khiyam, or someone comes to you,

you receive each other and you are received in these Khiyam,

in these pavilions.

And even then, SubhanAllah, privacy is emphasized.

The Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam said

"The believer in paradise, will have a tent made

out of a single hallowed out pearl and it's 60 miles long.

And as he visits the families and the guests

in each one of them, no one will be able to see the other."

So privacy is being emphasized

just like it is with the ghuraf.

Ibn 'Abbas radiAllahu Anhu and Ibn Mas'ud radiAllahu Anhu

said that this tent will be a gem

of a hollow pearl, one farsakh high

and 50 farsakhs wide.

Now a farsakh is about five miles.

So you can think about

the width and the height of these places.

Then he said that it will have a thousand doors of gold,

and an angel will enter from each door

with a gift from a Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la.

Subhanallah these are the guest houses,

And inside these guest homes,

you also have day beds that you can relax on.

Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la says

"Muttaki'eena 'ala furushin bataa'inuha min istabraq

wa jana al-jannatayni dan"

that these believers will recline on furnishings lined

with fine fabric,

and the fruit of both gardens will hang within reach,

Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la says also,

"Muttaki'eena 'ala rafrafin khudrin

wa 'abqariyyin hisaan"

That they'll be reclining on green cushions

and fine beautiful carpets.

And you also have where Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la says

"Fihaa sururin marfoo'ah wa akwabun mawdoo'ah

wa namaariqu masfoofah wa zarabiyyu mabthoothah"

That in it are raised couches, cups put in plates,

cushions lined up, and carpets spread all around.

So basically you have gold doors, green drapes,

green cushions lined up,

and fine green carpets

in these high ceiling guest pavilions.

And these are again in the gardens.

And the gardens themselves

we haven't even started to talk about.

Now how well,

when you think about exotic destinations in this world,

they always have a few things.

They always have beautiful sand

they've got grass and they've got water.

And the theme of Jannah is indeed Jannaat,

these incredible gardens that never

cease to amaze the eye and offer absolute comfort.

And you have all the time in the world.

So a person could stop and admire a flower

for a hundred years and completely be unworried about time.

So let's start with just the ground of Jannah or its soil.

So you got the homes, the guest homes,

and now you're looking into your gardens.

The Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam said that

the gravel of Jannah is pearl and ruby,

and that the dirt of Jannah is saffron.

In another narration,

the Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam

said its dirt is saffron, but its soil is musk.

Ibn Al-Qayyim Rahimahullah,

he reconciles this by saying

that while the color is saffron, the fragrance is musk.

And of course Jannah has variety.

And he said this is the best combination

because it's the best of beauty, and radiance.

And in some narrations,

the Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam

mentions the grounds being "pure white musk."

So again, more than one surface

and each one being more beautiful than the other.

And in the famous Hadith of Ibrahim 'Alayhi Salaam

giving advice on dhikr,

on the remembrance of Allah, which we will get to.

He said that the plains of Jannah

are white musk with fine grains.

So imagine sandy white beaches,

but imagine now that the beaches have a smell.

and we understand it better when we look

at the Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam's journey

on the night of Isra and Mi'raj.

He said Alayhis Salatu WasSalaam

that when Jibreel 'Alayhi Salaam

would strike the ground in paradise

the fragrance would come out.

So imagine that with every step in paradise

a fragrance is elicited

just making it so much more beautiful.

The feel of the soil on your feet

how it smells, how it looks.

All of that is Jannah.

All of that is pleasure.

And in one Hadith the

Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam said

that the ground of paradise is white.

And in one narration

the Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam mentioned hills

and dunes of camphor.

And he said, SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam, that people gather

around these hills and dunes,

and Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la

sends upon them while they are gathered,

breezes of mercy that continue to diffuse upon them.

The fragrance of the musk of Jannah.

And when the Sahaba used to hear of these gardens,

They knew that the gardens

of this world meant nothing compared to them.

When Abu Talha

radiAllahu ta'ala Anhu

heard

"Lan tanaalu al-birra hatta tunfiqoo mimma tuhiboon"

that you will not achieve righteousness

or its reward being Jannah

until you spend of that which you love most.

So he comes to the Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam

and he says,

"Ya Rasulullah"

I have this garden of mine in Medina

and it is the most prized garden in Medina.

It was a garden in front of the masjid

of the Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam

Bir Rooha

and it had all sorts of springs and trees.

And Abu Talha said

I couldn't think of anything more beloved to me than this.

So I'm giving away this garden

because he was seeking that garden in Jannah.

And when Abu Dehdah

radiAllahu Ta'ala Anhu heard

"Mandhaladhi yuqridullaha qardan hasana fa yuda'ifahu lah"

Who will loan to Allah a beautiful loan,

so that Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la

will multiply and grant him a generous reward?"

he immediately comes to the Prophet

SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam and he says

"Here is a garden with 600 palm trees

and I'm giving it for this garden from

Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la."

And when he comes to his garden

to tell his wife that he donated it

his wife was picking dates with their son

and he says,

"Ya Umm Dehdah" "Oh Umm Dehdah"

Leave this garden for I sold it for a garden in Jannah.

And she starts knocking the dates out

of her son's hand saying,

"Rabihal baiy', rabihal baiy', rabihal baiy'"

This is a profitable trade,

This is a profitable trade, this is a profitable trade.

And the Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam says,

in amazement of this,

how many bundles of date palms are there in Jannah for

Abu Dehdah radiAllahu ta'ala Anhu

Now, how many gardens of Jannah

do you sit in, in terms of gardens of knowledge?

And how many gardens of Jannah,

do you make yourself by visiting the forgotten?

And how many gardens of Jannah,

have you purchased by donating the goods of this world?

Ya ayatuhal nafsul

mutma'innah

irji'i

ila rabbiki raadiyatan

mardiyyah

fadkhuli fi 'ibadi wadkhuli

jannati

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