How Do You Look in Jannah? | Ep. 3 | #JannahSeries with Dr. Omar Suleiman

Summary

The video describes the transformation of believers on the Day of Judgment and in Paradise. It explains that on Judgment Day, light from good deeds guides the faithful through darkness, but in Paradise, this light turns into lasting beauty. Believers will have radiant bodies, all equal in age and form, with a height like Adam, beauty like Yusuf, and the righteousness of their worship. Women of this world will surpass the maidens of Paradise in beauty due to their devotion. The functions of the body will also change, reflecting the perfection and delight of Paradise.

Takeaways

• 🌑 On the Day of Judgment, darkness will surround us, but our good deeds will provide light to guide us.
• ✨ In paradise, there is no darkness, and the light from our good deeds will transform into eternal beauty on the body.
• 🌙 The beauty of the people in Jannah will be enhanced by their faith, with faces shining as bright as their iman, like the full moon.
• 👑 In paradise, everyone will have the height of Adam (about 90 feet), the beauty of Yusuf, and the age of 33, which is considered the peak age.
• 👗 Believing women from this world will surpass the beauty of the maidens of paradise due to their prayers, fasting, and worship.
• 🌸 The bodies in Jannah will be incredibly beautiful, radiant, and translucent, with descriptions like being able to see bone marrow, though it will be perceived as beautiful there.
• 🍽️ People in paradise will eat and drink without any need for excretion, with sweat and burps releasing musk instead.
• 🕌 The beauty in Jannah will be both external and internal, with a strong connection between a person's character in dunya and their physical beauty in the afterlife.
• 🗣️ While the specific language of paradise is uncertain, it's suggested that everyone will be able to communicate effectively.
• 🙏 In Jannah, beauty is not just physical but also a reward for one's righteousness and worship in the worldly life.

Q & A

What happens to the light from our good deeds on the Day of Judgment?

On the Day of Judgment, the light from our good deeds illuminates our path in the darkness. Once we enter paradise, this light becomes added beauty (zeena) on the parts of our bodies where those deeds were performed.

What is the significance of beauty in paradise?

In paradise, beauty is a reflection of one's good deeds and righteousness. While everyone will be beautiful in their own right, no one will feel deficient or left out in terms of beauty, as paradise is a place of perfection.

How are people described physically in paradise?

People in paradise are described as having the height of Adam (60 cubits tall), the beauty of Yusuf, and the age of 33 years. They will have no hair on their bodies, except perhaps the beard in the case of men, and their eyes will be smeared with kuhl. Their forms may appear translucent yet beautiful.

Why is everyone the same age in paradise, and what is that age?

Everyone in paradise is 33 years old, which is considered the peak age of maturity and strength in this world. However, the age of 33 in paradise is free from the imperfections of this world, representing eternal youth and delight.

What is the humorous story involving the Prophet and an older woman about entering paradise?

The Prophet once joked with an older woman who asked him to pray for her entry into paradise. He responded that 'old women do not enter paradise,' which made her cry. He clarified that in paradise, people are recreated as young again, based on the verse from the Quran: 'We made them a new creation, young again.'

Are believing women from this world more beautiful than the maidens of paradise (hoor al-‘ayn)?

Yes, the believing women of this world are described as more beautiful than the maidens of paradise because of their prayers, fasting, and worship. The Prophet compared their superiority to that of the outer garment over the inner lining, symbolizing the greater beauty of the believing women.

How is beauty described in relation to the believing women and maidens of paradise?

The beauty of a woman from paradise is so immense that if she were to show her wrist between the heavens and the earth, creation would be infatuated by her beauty. Her face, veil, and garment would outshine the light of the sun and illuminate everything between the heavens and the earth.

Will the people in paradise eat and drink, and how will their bodies function?

Yes, the people in paradise will eat and drink, but their bodies will not produce excretions like urine, mucus, or sweat. Instead, they will sweat and burp musk, which inspires them to glorify Allah. The mechanics of the body will be different from how they function in this world.

Do the people of paradise have organs like in this world?

It is not entirely clear if the people in paradise will have the same organs as in this world. Some scholars suggest that they may not have organs, or at least not in the same way. Their bodies are described as transparent, and the Prophet mentioned that one could see the bone marrow of a woman in paradise.

What is the relationship between one’s character and beauty in paradise?

In paradise, one’s outer beauty is enhanced by their inner beauty and good character. Just as people ask Allah to beautify their character in this world, in the next life, their inner virtues will be reflected in their physical appearance.