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When Life Begins ---------
special feast before the main event. It was the grandest gathering held
so far in the Paradise where the successful people from the time of
Prophet Adam
PBUH
This gathering was held at the base of a lofty mountain. It was a
vast and wide plane, spread out in the shape of a gigantic garden. Wide
stretches of prairies and lush green meadows were visible as far as the
eyes could see and were a source of comfort for them. A number of
rivers meandered through the plane.
till the Day of Judgement had gathered. The
Almighty had assigned the role of hosts to five distinguished prophets
namely Prophet Noah, Prophet Abraham, Prophet Moses, Prophet Jesus
and Prophet Muhammad, May peace be upon them all!
The arrangements for the gathering were an amalgamation of the
Arabic traditions and the grandeur and splendour of non-Arab cultures.
As such, the seats were like thrones fit for kings, built with diamonds
and pearls. The earth was covered for miles with thick carpets and rugs.
Thousands of Ghilmán were walking around carrying wine filled
jugs. Whenever the guests wished to have any kind, they just looked at
it and the next moment, Ghilmán would be present next to them to fill
their goblets with the desired drink. The wine was in fact a clear drink
that was delicious, comforting, and tasty in every sense of the word
without having the usual ill effects of alcohol like bad smell, headache,
and intoxication. Cooked meats of various birds and animals were being
presented for consumption in silver and gold platters. The trees were
laden with fruit; whenever one wished to have any, the branch would
bend down to allow the fruit to be picked.
Dressed in stunning attires, gorgeous women and handsome men
were present everywhere. They had a glow on their faces and a shine in
their eyes as they went around spreading happiness and laughter. It
reminded me of parties in the previous world where women used to be
covered in excessive make-up, showing off their beauty and femininity,
disregarding the limits set by God. Men, rather than avoiding such
displays, would feast their eyes on such occasions. That made the task
of women who dressed modestly and men who guarded their eyes all
the more difficult due to societal rejection of their noble efforts.
Now all struggles are over, I thought. This gathering was full of the
most beautiful women whose attire and jewellery was exceptional and
enough to dazzle any onlooker. However, the Almighty had made the
hearts so pure that no indecent thought or lustful desire crossed one’s
mind. Every man and woman was living in a state of physical beauty and
spiritual purification. Now there was neither a need to cover one’s
beauty nor any necessity to guard one’s eyes. How trivial was that
struggle and how enormous was this reward!
My family, friends, and associates were with me. Our kids were
delighted after having arranged our wedding ceremony. We had also
availed the opportunity to tie Jamshaid and Amoorah into wedlock as
well, with their consent. Amoorah was now a part of our family. Life
continued, brimming with happiness and bliss.
However, I continued to have a longing in my heart sometimes. It
was so because all my loved ones were with me but for my teacher, Mr.
Farhan Ahmed. I had a faint hope that may be I would meet him during
the Grand Gathering.
After the banquet, people began to be seated in their designated
seats. Muqqaribeen were seated closest to the Arsh. They were the
people closest to God during their lives in the world; they included the
prophets, Siddiqeen, Shuhada, and a large number of Salaiheen. The
rest of the residents of Paradise were seated behind them.
The main attraction of today’s gathering was that the people of
Paradise were to receive their greatest blessing for the first time; they
were going to have the honour of seeing the Almighty God. The last
Prophet had said in the previous world that just like people waited to
see the full moon, they would wait to see their beloved God in Paradise.
Thus, people were extremely excited and keen to do so. In addition, the
people were to be formally awarded their titles and honours today; that
is why everyone was eagerly waiting for the proceedings to start.
All those present were now seated. Every tongue was singing praise
of the Lord, every heart was proclaiming his Oneness and greatness,
and every eye was moist with tears of gratitude. People kept
repeatedly saying that the mercy of God that had guided them
otherwise, they had no chance of entering the Paradise.
The proceedings started with angels reciting praise of the Lord.
Thereafter, Prophet David came forward and sang a beautiful hymn in
his melodious voice in praise of God. It was a mesmerising rendition.
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