Jannah Is Waiting for You | Ep. 1 | #JannahSeries with Dr. Omar Suleiman

Summary

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) once saw glimpses of both Paradise and Hellfire, highlighting how close they are to us. Paradise is filled with beauty and reward, while Hellfire is surrounded by desires and ease. Allah shows Jibreel (Gabriel) both, revealing how the paths to them differ. Paradise eagerly awaits believers, while Hellfire burns with fury. The Prophet urges people to strive for Paradise and flee from Hellfire. The script emphasizes that spiritual perception is key to making choices that lead to eternal success, beyond what is visible in this world.

Takeaways

• 😊 The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, once saw Paradise and Hellfire during the Fajr prayer and described both vividly to his companions.
• 🍇 He saw a bunch of grapes in Paradise and mentioned that if he had plucked them, the companions would have eaten from them until the end of time.
• 🔥 The Prophet, peace be upon him, also saw Hellfire and immediately pulled his hand back, showing how real and close the afterlife is.
• 👞 Paradise and Hellfire are closer than we realize, nearer than our shoelaces, according to the Prophet, peace be upon him.
• 🌟 Allah showed Jibreel Paradise, and Jibreel initially thought everyone would enter it. However, after seeing the hardships that lead to Paradise, he feared that few would make it.
• ⚡ Allah showed Jibreel Hellfire, and Jibreel thought no one would enter it. But after seeing the ease and temptations that lead to it, he feared many would fall into Hellfire.
• 👑 Paradise and Hellfire are both eager to receive their respective inhabitants, with Paradise welcoming the believers and Hellfire dreading the arrogant and the proud.
• 🙏 Paradise and Hellfire ask Allah daily about their people, with Paradise yearning for the righteous and Hellfire burning with fury to receive the wicked.
• 💖 The Prophet, peace be upon him, taught that making du'aa for Paradise three times will make Paradise ask for your entry, and seeking refuge from Hellfire three times will make Hellfire ask for your protection.
• 🎯 The Prophet, peace be upon him, emphasized striving for Paradise and fleeing from Hellfire, as the Hereafter is surrounded by hardships, but the reward of Jannah far outweighs any worldly pleasure.

Q & A

What did the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) see when he reached his hand out during Fajr prayer?

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) saw Paradise and a bunch of grapes. He said that if he had plucked the grapes, people would have eaten from them until the end of the world.

Why did the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) pull his hand back after reaching out?

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) pulled his hand back because after seeing Paradise, he also saw Hellfire, which caused him to withdraw.

What did the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) mean when he said 'Jannah is nearer to you than your shoelaces, and so is the Hellfire'?

This means that both Paradise (Jannah) and Hellfire are very close to each person in terms of their choices and actions. A person can either enter Paradise or Hellfire based on their deeds, and the paths to both are readily accessible.

What was the reaction of Jibreel (Gabriel) after seeing Jannah and Hellfire?

After seeing Jannah for the first time, Jibreel (peace be upon him) said that no one would hear about Jannah without wanting to enter it. However, after seeing the hardships on the path to Jannah, he feared that no one would be able to enter it. When Jibreel saw Hellfire, he initially believed no one would want to enter it, but after seeing how easy the path to it was due to desires, he feared that many people would fall into it.

What was the argument between Paradise and Hellfire?

Paradise questioned why only the weak and downtrodden seemed to enter it, while Hellfire questioned why only the arrogant and proud entered it. Allah responded by saying that Paradise is His mercy, which He grants to whomever He wills, and Hellfire is His punishment, which He inflicts on whom He wills.

What do Jannah and Hellfire ask Allah about every day?

Every day, Jannah asks Allah to bring its people quickly to it, saying that its fruits are ripe and rivers are flowing. Hellfire, on the other hand, asks Allah to bring its people quickly to it, saying that its heat has intensified and its flames are bursting with fury.

What does Jannah do every time Allah looks at it?

Every time Allah looks at Jannah, He tells it to beautify itself for its people. Jannah continues to increase in beauty every time until its people enter it.

What happens to the gates of Jannah and Hellfire during Ramadan?

During Ramadan, the gates of Jannah are flung open, and the gates of Hellfire are shut. Additionally, the devils are put into chains. Jannah is further beautified each night of Ramadan in anticipation of its people.

What advice did the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) give regarding Jannah and Hellfire?

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised people to seek Jannah as much as they can and to flee from Hellfire as much as they can. He emphasized that the Hereafter is surrounded by difficulties, but the rewards of Jannah far outweigh the pleasures and pains of this world.

How does Jannah respond when a believer asks Allah for it three times?

When a believer asks Allah for Jannah three times, Jannah responds by saying, 'O Allah, admit him into Paradise.' Similarly, when a believer seeks refuge from Hellfire three times, Hellfire responds by saying, 'O Allah, give him refuge from the fire.'