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“There are two ranks amongst the people who have succeeded
today. Some practiced the religion in a way that ensured compliance
with all of its obligations and stipulations. They fulfilled
their commitments towards God and human beings and obeyed his
each and every command. They are the ones who will earn the reward
of entering the Paradise.
Among them, were people who opted for the religion and sacrificed
for it rather than just practicing it. They displayed patience and
steadfastness in the face of extremely adverse circumstances and
severest hardships. They excelled at all virtuous and righteous deeds. In
all circumstances, they upheld the truth and happily faced the
consequences for doing so. They dedicated themselves to supporting
the religion of God, performing extra supplications, and serving his
creatures. They are the people who will be amongst the VVIP's on this
Day of Judgement. Their privileges, status, closeness to God, and
respect will be far more than those of the other inhabitants of Paradise.
This is akin to the previous world where every society had
commoners and then an elite class consisting of those placed in the high
gentry. The same is happening today. Successful people of the world
have been placed around the picturesque region of the pond of
Kauthar, away from the hardships of the Plane of Judgement; they will
get a choice abode in the Paradise as well. Obviously, it is a
huge accomplishment.
But there is a class even higher than that. It is reserved for those
blessed souls who are close to God; they are the highest placed from
among the dwellers of Paradise. Their real status will only become
apparent in the Paradise, but even at the Kauthar, separate lodgings
have been provided for them. That is where we are going now.”
He stopped for a moment and spoke whilst looking in my eyes:
“It is because you are not one of the common dwellers of Paradise,
Abdullah. In fact, you are one of the leaders and worthy of a very high
status.”
I bowed my head in all humility.
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We entered a place of such immense beauty that words would fail
to describe it. The snowy white, clear water of the lake was spread over
its bed like moonlight. My eyes were getting a strange soothing
satisfaction by just looking at its still and flat surface. The banks were
made of glittering hollow pearls. My soles experienced an indescribable
relief as I walked onto some very thick and soft carpets that were laid
out by its shores. Comfortable regal chairs were placed on the carpets.
Glasses made of gold and silver glittered like stars on tabletops that
were more transparent than glass. A pleasant fragrance was emanating
from the lake that made all pores of my body thoroughly scented.
I asked Saleh as I took a seat, “Where is this enchanting fragrance
coming from?”
“The lake bed is made of a soil more fragrant than any scent in the
previous world. You are noticing its effects.”
Saleh filled a glass from the lake and, putting it in front of me, said:
“Enjoy!”
I took a sip. I had heard it being described in the previous world as
milk, honey, etc. But it was a far more superior drink than any of them. I
had taken it once before but the pleasure of drinking it in this
environment was a totally different experience. There was an extremely
strong and piercing sunlight outside in the Plane of Judgement, yet we
were experiencing evening twilight over here. The breeze was
pleasantly cool, refreshing, and steady. It seemed as if the sun was
about to set. A dusky hue was spread over the clear sky. Different parts
of the sky were draped in shades of deep red, orange and yellow. Their
reflection on the surface of the clear waters of the lake was creating a
façade of a fair-skinned maiden wearing a colourful headscarf. No
doubt, it was an extremely lovely and enchanting scene.
I glanced around; it looked like a picnic spot. People were sitting or
standing by the lake, alone, in groups, or with their families. They were
talking and laughing. They looked very happy and at peace. The
contentment and satisfaction on their faces conveyed the message that
they had succeeded. They had left behind all possibilities of death,
sorrow, illness, grief, and sufferings forever to reach the shores of an
everlasting ocean of eternal and true happiness.
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