Can You Have ANYTHING You Want in Jannah? | Ep. 13 | #JannahSeries with Dr. Omar Suleiman

Summary

The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) narrated a story about the last person to leave Hell and enter Paradise, emphasizing Allah's immense mercy and generosity. This man, with minimal faith, is granted a place in Jannah despite initially finding it fully occupied. Allah then bestows upon him the entire world multiplied by ten. The Prophet's laughter highlights Allah's response to the man's disbelief at his fortune. The narrative underscores that Jannah will fulfill all desires, tailored uniquely to each believer's wishes, illustrating Allah's boundless ability to reward and please His creation.

Takeaways

• 😀 The last person to leave hell and enter paradise has the least faith but still receives Allah's mercy and reward.
• 😀 This person, initially unable to find a home in paradise, is ultimately granted everything he wishes for and more by Allah.
• 😀 Allah promises the last person to leave hell the entire kingdom of the world multiplied by ten.
• 😀 Allah's generosity is highlighted by His response to the man, giving him far more than he ever imagined.
• 😀 In paradise, people will have everything they desire, customized to their individual preferences and wishes.
• 😀 Jannah (paradise) offers personalized rewards that cater to the unique desires and likes of each person.
• 😀 The Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam) shared stories to illustrate Allah's mercy and the rewards in paradise.
• 😀 In paradise, desires can include activities people enjoyed on Earth, such as farming, which will be fulfilled instantly.
• 😀 Women may choose to experience pregnancy and childbirth in paradise, with the process being quick and painless.
• 😀 Allah knows the best rewards for each individual, even better than they know themselves, ensuring ultimate satisfaction in Jannah.

Q & A

Who narrates the story about the last person to get out of hell and enter paradise?

Abdullah Ibn Masood radiAllahu ta'ala Anhu narrates the story.

What is significant about the faith of the last person to enter paradise?

This person has the very least faith, only an atom's worth of faith in his heart, which is still sufficient for Allah to take him out of hell and enter him into paradise.

What is the initial reaction of the man after he is taken out of hellfire?

The man comes crawling out entirely scorched and says, 'Alhamdulillah I'm done with you,' looking back at hellfire.

What does the man find when he first enters paradise?

He finds that all the homes are occupied, and he doesn't see any place for himself.

How does Allah respond when the man returns saying all the homes are taken?

Allah asks the man to make a wish, and the man wishes for something as great as the entire kingdom of the world.

What does Allah give the man in response to his wish?

Allah grants him what he wished for and the entire world ten times over.

What is the man’s reaction when Allah gives him the entire world ten times over?

The man, thinking it's unbelievable, asks, 'Are you making fun of me, and you are the Lord of all the worlds?' Allah assures him that He is not making fun and that He has power over whatever He wants.

How does Allah personalize paradise for each individual?

Allah promises a paradise that will forever please the individual, tailored to what each person desires and finds joy in, knowing them better than they know themselves.

What does a man who loves farming wish for in paradise, according to the Prophet's narration?

The man wishes to cultivate the land and grow crops himself, and Allah allows him to do so, making the crops grow instantly.

How does Allah address specific and unique desires in paradise?

Allah fulfills all desires in paradise, whether common or unique, ensuring that everyone is pleased. He even caters to desires that may not have been fulfilled in this world.

What assurance does Allah give regarding the desires and pleasures in paradise?

Allah assures that paradise will contain all that the souls desire and the eyes delight in, and that everyone will have everything they ask for and be there forever.

What happens if a woman desires to experience pregnancy and childbirth in paradise?

If a woman desires this, the pregnancy, delivery, and weaning will all take place within a short time as desired, without pain, and the child will be of the age she pleases.

How does Allah handle unnatural desires in paradise?

Allah purifies the desires or perfects the rewards, ensuring that no one is displeased in paradise. He creates desires and their corresponding rewards, providing something better than what can be imagined.