Your Home in Jannah | Ep. 5 | #JannahSeries with Dr. Omar Suleiman

Summary

The video describes the beauty and structure of the homes in Jannah (Paradise), based on Islamic teachings. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) explained that homes in Jannah are made from gold, silver, pearls, and rubies, with flowing rivers and no need for maintenance. These homes reflect the eternal bliss and youth of their inhabitants. Higher levels of Paradise have elevated dwellings for those with lofty deeds and qualities, such as patience, kindness, and humility. The video emphasizes striving for good deeds to attain these rewards in the Hereafter.

Takeaways

• 🕌 The homes in Jannah are made of gold and silver bricks, with musk as plaster, gravel of pearls and rubies, and saffron as the soil.
• 😊 Whoever enters Jannah will live in eternal bliss without death. Their youth will never expire, and their clothes will never wear out.
• 🏠 The palaces in Jannah are high-ceilinged, some standing on waterfalls of pearls and rubies, with different colored paths and flowing water.
• 🌸 The homes in Jannah are effortless to maintain; no kitchens or cleaning are necessary.
• 🏰 Jannah offers a variety of properties: mansions, palaces, apartments (ghuraf), guest houses, and pavilions.
• 🌟 The 'ghuraf' (lofty dwellings) in Jannah are constructions of crystal, visible like stars in the horizon, belonging to the highest ranks of believers.
• 💎 The residents of Jannah will experience indescribable bliss, with their joy reflected on their faces, surrounded by vast kingdoms of blessings.
• 📜 The highest dwellings are for those with taqwa (God-consciousness), those who do good deeds, and those who respond to harshness with patience and peace.
• 🌿 Those who forgo arguments, avoid foolish joking, and maintain high moral character will be rewarded with transparent homes in Jannah.
• 💖 Certain deeds, such as feeding the poor, fasting consistently, and praying at night, earn the most special rooms in Jannah.

Q & A

What is the significance of the angels greeting believers in Jannah according to the Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam)?

The Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam) explained that if people were perfect in this life, the angels would greet them in their homes, just like in Jannah. However, since no one is expected to be perfect in this world, they must strive to attain that perfection in the Hereafter, where the angels will welcome them in Jannah.

What did the companions ask the Prophet (SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam) regarding Jannah?

The companions asked the Prophet (SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam) about the structure of Jannah. They were curious about its physical appearance and features.

How did the Prophet (SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam) describe the structure of Jannah?

The Prophet (SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam) described Jannah as being made of bricks of gold and silver, with plaster made of musk, gravel made of pearls and rubies, and soil made of saffron.

What are the conditions of the people who enter Jannah?

According to the Prophet (SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam), those who enter Jannah will be pleased, never experience grief, and will live eternally without death. Their clothes will never fade, and their youth will never expire.

What did Ibn al-Qayyim Rahimahullah say about the houses in Jannah?

Ibn al-Qayyim Rahimahullah mentioned that the houses in Jannah have extremely high ceilings, with a distance of 100 cubits between the ground and the roof. They are built on waterfalls of pearls and rubies with colorful paths, and water flows through all the homes.

What types of homes are mentioned in Jannah besides mansions?

Besides mansions, Jannah has various types of dwellings, including palaces, special rooms (ghuraf), guest houses, and pavilions. Each type of dwelling is unique and beautifully designed.

What distinguishes the 'ghuraf' or apartments in Jannah?

The 'ghuraf' are special constructions made of crystal that sparkle in the horizon of Jannah, appearing like stars. They are reserved for the most virtuous individuals and are built for those who had lofty deeds.

Who are the people that receive these 'ghuraf' in Jannah?

The people who receive these lofty dwellings in Jannah are those who were conscious of Allah (taqwa), performed good deeds, were patient, and responded with good character in the face of harsh treatment. These include the forerunners (Sabiqun), who maintained high standards and virtues.

What are some of the qualities of the people who attain high ranks in Jannah?

The people who attain high ranks in Jannah are those who leave off arguments, avoid engaging in low manners, maintain good character, feed the poor, fast regularly, and pray at night when others are asleep. They embody golden qualities fitting for the golden palaces of Jannah.

What is the significance of the transparent rooms mentioned in Jannah?

The transparent rooms in Jannah, as described by the Prophet (SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam), allow the inside to be seen from the outside and vice versa. Despite their transparency, privacy is not an issue due to the expanse and elevation. These rooms are rewards for those who engaged in acts of charity, fasting, and night prayers.

Outlines

00:00

🏠 The Welcome to Jannah and Its Perfection

This paragraph opens by discussing the emotional response of the companions when in the presence of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, expressing how their hearts soften and how they feel connected to the Hereafter, only for that feeling to diminish upon returning to worldly life. The Prophet ﷺ reminds them that perfection isn't expected in this life, but rather in Jannah, where angels would greet them, as they do in Paradise. The Prophet ﷺ then describes the physical structure of Jannah, where its buildings are made from bricks of gold and silver, the plaster is musk, gravel is pearl and ruby, and the soil is saffron. Jannah is a place where joy is eternal, youth never fades, and inhabitants live in luxury and bliss, with no need for tasks like cleaning or cooking.

05:01

✨ The Beauty and Diversity of Jannah’s Homes

This paragraph continues the description of Jannah, where the homes are not only grand but diverse. The mansions of Jannah are described as being of various materials like gold, silver, pearl, and crystal. Even the lowest-ranking person in Jannah will have a home made of a single pearl with multiple rooms. The highest residences in Jannah are called 'ghuraf,' which sparkle like stars and are reserved for those with lofty deeds. These luxurious dwellings come with flowing rivers, offering serenity and beauty beyond imagination.

10:01

🌟 High Dwellings for the Patient and God-Conscious

This paragraph highlights the types of people who earn these high dwellings in Jannah. God-consciousness (taqwa) and righteous deeds are key to earning these lofty abodes. Those who are patient, especially in the face of difficulty, such as the Servants of the Most Merciful (Ibadur Rahman), are rewarded with 'ghuraf' for their perseverance. The Prophet ﷺ also mentions that those who leave off arguments, avoid foolishness, and practice good character will be given special rooms that are transparent but private, signifying their elevated spiritual status in Jannah.

🕊️ The Peaceful Return to Allah

The final paragraph transitions into the peaceful return of the soul to Allah, referring to the well-known verse in the Qur'an: 'O soul at peace, return to your Lord, well-pleased and well-pleasing. Enter among My servants, and enter My Paradise.' It is a calming and beautiful conclusion, promising eternal bliss for those who have earned their place in Jannah through their patience, good deeds, and faith.

Keywords

💡Jannah

Jannah is the Islamic concept of paradise, described as a place of eternal bliss and happiness where the faithful will dwell after the Day of Judgment. In the video, Jannah is depicted as a beautiful and perfect home, free from worldly troubles, filled with blessings like mansions of gold and silver, flowing rivers, and eternal youth. The concept is central to the theme of reward for the righteous who maintain good character and deeds.

💡Angels

Angels are spiritual beings in Islam who serve as messengers and servants of Allah. In the script, it is mentioned that if people were perfect in this life, angels would greet them in their homes, like they do in Jannah. Angels are also seen welcoming believers into paradise, symbolizing the divine approval and the completion of their spiritual journey.

💡Palaces of Jannah

These are the grand, beautiful homes described in paradise, made of gold, silver, pearls, and other precious materials. The video emphasizes the grandeur and perfection of these palaces, where the faithful will reside in eternal comfort. These palaces vary in design and materials, with some reserved for the highest ranks, like prophets and martyrs.

💡Taqwa

Taqwa refers to consciousness and fear of Allah, leading to righteous behavior. In the script, those who possess Taqwa are described as people who refrain from sinful acts and are rewarded with lofty dwellings in Jannah. Taqwa is a key quality in achieving the rewards of paradise, including the beautiful homes and special privileges that come with a life of devotion.

💡Ghuraf

Ghuraf are special rooms or apartments in Jannah, often described as being high up and shining like stars. These are reserved for those who have performed exceptional deeds in life, such as maintaining good character, fasting, and night prayers. These rooms symbolize elevated spiritual status and are a reflection of the higher ranks of those who have excelled in faith.

💡Masakina Tayyiba

This term refers to 'beautiful mansions' in paradise, as mentioned in the video. These homes are pure and do not require maintenance, symbolizing the eternal peace and comfort in Jannah. The idea contrasts with worldly homes, which require constant upkeep, highlighting the perfection and ease of life in paradise.

💡Youth in Jannah

In paradise, the faithful are granted eternal youth, as mentioned in the video. Their clothes will never wear out, and they will never age, symbolizing the everlasting nature of bliss in Jannah. This eternal youth represents the absence of decay and suffering, contrasting with the temporary and fragile nature of life on Earth.

💡Water in Jannah

Water in Jannah is abundant and flows throughout the homes, as described in the script. The presence of flowing water symbolizes purity, life, and peace in paradise. Water is often a sign of divine blessings in Islamic tradition, and in Jannah, it further enhances the beauty and tranquility of the believers' dwellings.

💡Patience (Sabr)

Patience, or 'Sabr,' is a key virtue that leads to higher rewards in Jannah. The video mentions that those who are patient in the face of difficulties, such as harsh words or oppression, will be rewarded with higher dwellings in paradise. This highlights the value of enduring hardship with grace, which is rewarded with eternal bliss.

💡Rivers of Paradise

Rivers are a prominent feature in the description of Jannah, flowing beneath the mansions and providing an element of beauty and tranquility. These rivers represent abundance, purity, and the endless rewards of paradise. In the script, it is emphasized that the homes in Jannah are built with rivers flowing beneath them, adding to the idyllic nature of the afterlife.

Highlights

You are welcomed into your new home in Jannah by Allah, angels, and all creation in Paradise.

The Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam) explained that in Jannah, homes are made of bricks of gold and silver, with plaster of musk and soil of saffron.

The houses in Jannah require no maintenance: no need for kitchens, cleaning, or repairs.

Ibn al-Qayyim describes the homes in Jannah as having high ceilings, flowing waterfalls, and paths made of pearl and ruby.

In Jannah, there are mansions, palaces, rooms, and guest houses that reflect the vastness of Allah’s reward.

The inhabitants of Jannah have clothes that never fade and youth that never diminishes.

The Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam) mentioned that those who enter Jannah will be pleased, live eternally, and will never grieve.

In Jannah, water flows throughout the homes, representing eternal purity and ease.

The companions of the Prophet asked about Jannah, and he described it as a place of eternal bliss and beauty with unique structures made of gold, silver, and precious stones.

Higher levels of Jannah, referred to as 'ghuraf,' are reserved for those who are conscious of Allah, perform good deeds, and practice patience.

The Prophet (SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam) said there are rooms in Jannah where the inside is seen from the outside and vice versa, reserved for those who consistently fast, pray at night, and feed the poor.

Different ranks in Jannah include higher homes for prophets, martyrs, and those with exceptional character.

The Prophet (SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam) described a palace in Jannah for Umar (radiAllahu ta'ala Anhu) made entirely of gold.

The lowest level of Jannah still includes a home made of a single pearl with multiple rooms and gates.

Those who are patient, forgive others, and bear hardships with dignity will be rewarded with high dwellings in Jannah.

Transcripts

So, you've been welcomed into your new home

in Jannah, by Allah, by the angels

and by all of the creation in Paradise.

What does that new home look like?

Abu Hurairah radiAllahu ta'ala Anhu

said that,

"We said to the Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam

"Ya Rasulillah,

when we see you our hearts are so soft,

and we feel like we're people of the Hereafter.

But then once we leave from you,

we get involved in this dunya

and we get busy with our spouses and our children

and we feel like our hearts are hardened a bit."

And the Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam said,

"If you were to remain

on the same condition on which you are with me,

the angels would shake hands with you

and visit you in your homes.

And if you were to not commit sins, Allah

Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la

would replace you with others who will commit sins,

and then they'll seek his forgiveness

and he can forgive them."

Meaning you're not supposed to be perfect yet.

That's in Jannah.

And the angels would greet you

in every direction, like they would in Jannah,

if you were to be perfect in this life.

But keep on striving and keep on going

and wait for that moment where you enter

into Jannah and actually live that reality.

(Silence)

And on that note, the companions

they responded to the Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam

and they said,

"Ya Rasulillah,

tell us about Jannah, and its structure."

And the Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam said,

labina tun min fidhdha wa labina tun min dhahab

wa milatuhal miskul arthar

wa hasba uhal lu'lu uwal ya'qut

waturbatuha za'faran

He said, SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam,

that its structure is one brick

of gold, one brick of silver,

its plaster is musk, its gravel is pearl

and ruby and its soil is saffron.

So again, these palaces are from

bricks of gold and silver.

The plaster is musk, the gravel is pearl

and ruby, and the soil is saffron.

The Prophet SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam said,

man dhakalaha yan 'amu

wala yay as wa yakhlud

wala yamoot laa tablaathiabuhum wala tafnaa shababuhum

He said, "Whoever enters into it will be pleased

and will not grieve, will enjoy eternity without death.

Their clothes will never fade

and their youth will never expire."

Ibn al Qayyim Rahimahullah

he gives you the scene. He says, you enter

into a lofty house and the distance

between the ground and the roof is a hundred cubits.

So it's super high ceilings.

And he said it's built on a waterfall

of pearl and ruby having red, green and yellow paths.

And none of the pathways in Jannah

are the same as the other.

So there's differentiation throughout.

And he said the water flows throughout the homes

and this is the case of all

of the homes of Jannah,

that you have water flowing throughout.

Wa masaakina tayibbatan fi jannatiadh

And beautiful mansions in gardens of everlasting bliss.

SubhanAllah

notice that Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la says,

"masakina tayyiba"

He says "mansions,"

so it's not just one mansion, "mansions."

And he said,

"tayyiba."

They're beautiful,

and they're pure, and they don't require any maintenance.

You know, sometimes people worry

that a big house means big trouble.

And by the way, there's no kitchen

in Jannah because

what would you need a kitchen for anyway?

You don't need to wash dishes, you don't need to vacuum,

you don't need to clean anything of these houses.

That's all taken care of.

And Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la says it's not just houses

but it is all sorts of properties.

So Allah mentions 'buyoot', homes.

Allah mentions 'qusoor', which are palaces.

Allah mentions 'guraf', these special apartments,

these special rooms and

Allah mentions 'khiyam', the guest houses

and the pavilions that reside

on the outside of these gardens.

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

"Wa itha ra'-ayta thamma ra'ayta

na'eeman wa mulkan kabeera"

Everywhere you look around

you just see indescribable blessing.

And that's reflected on your face.

Taa'rifu fee wujuhihim

nathrata an-naa'eem

You look at the faces of the believers

and you just see that they're so happy,

that they're full

of so much bliss as they look around.

"Wa mulkan kabeera"

And a vast Kingdom.

It's not just one construction,

but all sorts of constructions that belong to you.

So what did these look like?

Where the Prophet

SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam,

you know,

talks about this particular palace

that he says he SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam that belonged to

Umar radiAllahu ta'ala Anhu.

He said it was a palace of gold.

Imam Hassan al-Basri Rahimahullahi

comments on this,

because again, they're degrees in Jannah.

He says,

"A palace of pure gold is only for a Prophet,

a siddiq, a martyr, or a just ruler.

And these are, of course, very similar

to the same categories that are shaded

under Allah's throne. Because remember the virtues

of the Day of Judgment carry over

into Jannah now.

So you have a rank of palaces of pure gold, and in Jannah

carats, of course, not in worldly carats.

And that belongs to the highest level of

its occupants.

And Ibn al Qayyim Rahimahullah

said, "There are palaces in Paradise of gold.

And then you have some of silver,

and then some of pearl, and some of ruby,

and some of crystal."

And 'Ubayd ibn Umayr radiAllahu ta'ala Anhu says,

"And the lowest person in Paradise will have a home

of one single pearl with its multiple

rooms and gates."

So the highest level is actually, funny enough,

the word in the Qur'an

that sometimes gets translated as apartments.

But it's not what it may seem

to people because apartments can seem lower

in this dunya.

In Jannah, they're actually

describing something higher,

something that belongs only to the Sabiqun,

to the forerunners.

And that's the word,

'ghuraf,'

so the rooms or the apartments.

And these are what the Prophet

SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam

describes as constructions that are made of crystal.

And they sparkle in the horizon of Jannah.

So they're like these glimmering chalets

in the sky that look like stars

to the rest of Jannah.

And he said,

SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam,

the rest of the people of Jannah,

they see the residents of the

ghuraf

as you would see a long gone star in the horizon.

And Allah Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la

describes the qualities

of these

ghuraf

and the people that get them.

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

"Lakini al-Ladhina-ttaqaw rabbahum Lahum Ghurafun

min fawqihā ghurafun mabnīyyatun tajrī

min taĥtihā al-anhār

"That for those who are conscious of their Lord

they have these rooms.

And above those rooms, there are other rooms

and they have been built with rivers

flowing beneath them."

Waa'da Allah.

And this is the promise of Allah

Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la

And He does not fail in his promise.

So first,

'taqwa.'

The first quality here is

'taqwa',

people that are God conscious.

"al-ladhina-ttaqaw"

And people

of

taqwa

gave up the sins that spoke to their lower selves.

So now they get the higher rewards of the

ghuraf.

Then Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala says,

"illa ma aamana wa 'amila salihan

fa'-ula'-ika lahum jaza'-u-ddi'fi bima 'aamilu

wa hum fil ghurufati aaminoon"

Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala says

that it's those who do good deeds, those who believe

and do good deeds that have multiplied rewards

with us for all that they did.

And they live in safety in these

ghuraf,

these lofty dwellings of Paradise.

So basically now you have those who had lofty deeds

and now they have lofty dwellings with Allah

Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la.

And finally, Allah

Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la

says particularly

after mentioning

'ibadu ar-Rahman,

the Servants

of the Most Merciful who tread the earth lightly.

And when they are harshly addressed

they respond with salam.

And Allah

Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la

goes on to mention all of these lofty qualities,

the qualities of the people who are most beloved to Him.

And they're not easy qualities to maintain.

And Allah says, after the description of

'ibadu ar-Rahman,

the Servants of the Most Merciful,

"ula'-ika yujzawnal ghurfata bima sabarau"

They will be rewarded

with high apartments because of their patience.

For their patience of harsh addresses from the ignorant

towards them when they responded with salam.

And now Allah

Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la

is responding to them

with salaam and the way that they would

forego certain things

in this world.

And now Allah

Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la

is giving them dwellings

that they could not have imagined in the Hereafter.

So these dwellings have to do with taking the higher road.

And so now they occupy the higher room

And that's why Asiya

'Alayhi Salaam

gets this high dwelling

"'indaka"

with you

because she bore the abuse. Not just

of someone that was insulting, she bore the abuse

of

Fir'aun,

and she took the high road.

So now she has a room

in the highest rank with Allah

Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la.

Also the Prophet

SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam

mentioned homes for

for those who leave off arguments, even when they're right.

So they don't engage

in lower manners and they leave off foolish joking.

So they don't engage

in lowliness with their humor to impress anybody.

And they have good character.

So they have high standards

that other people don't necessarily abide by.

And Rasulillah SallAllahu 'Alaihi Wasallam said,

"There are rooms in Paradise, the inner of which is seen

from the outside and the outside, seen from the inside.

And you might be thinking, well, where's the privacy?

Well, you don't have to worry

about privacy because of the expanse and the elevation.

No one can see you in these rooms.

So these transparent homes, and we said,

"Ya Rasulullah,

Who are these for?"

And he said, "Allah

Subh'anahu Wa Ta-A'la

has prepared them

for the one who feeds the poor

and then who fasts consistently

and who prays at night when other people are sleeping."

So you can have multiple homes in Paradise

but you have to commit to multiple deeds

and strive to have golden qualities befitting

of the golden palaces that we so desire.

Ya ayyatuha

an-nafsu al mutma'-inna

irji'i ila rabbiki

radiyatan mardiyya,

fadkhuli fi 'ibadi

wadkhuli jannati

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