Why will some believers be deprived of the reward of marrying the Ḥūr al-ʿĪn in Paradise? And why did Allah create the Ḥūr al-ʿĪn even though the righteous wife is more beautiful and superior? And why is it not sufficient for a man to have only his righteous wife in Paradise? And why does Allah test a woman's patience with the presence of other wives for her husband in Paradise, despite Allah's knowledge of a woman's jealousy? And will jealousy be removed from women in the Hereafter? And why does Allah inform women of something that grieves them in this world? And why does Allah not create for women Ḥūr al-ʿĪn from men in Paradise?
This text answers a question concerning excessive jealousy over one's husband and a wife's fear that her husband might marry Hoor al-'Ain (beauties of Paradise) in Paradise. It focuses on several points:
1. The Danger of Excessive Worldly Attachment: The questioner should weep over her excessive attachment to her husband, which has exceeded moderation. This is from the manipulation of Satan. The text warns against the tyranny of whims, based on the Almighty's saying: "So as for he who transgressed, And preferred the life of the world, Then indeed, Hellfire will be the refuge. But as for he who feared the station of his Lord and prevented the soul from [unlawful] inclination, Then indeed, Paradise will be the refuge." (An-Nazi'at/37-41).
2. Warning Against Objecting to God's Wisdom: The text disapproves of questioning God's wisdom in His affairs and management, reminding that God is not questioned about what He does, while they will be questioned, and that no one shared in His creation and wisdom.
3. Paradise is the Abode of Pure Bliss: Paradise is the abode of the righteous, free from misery, annoyance, and hardship. God purifies its inhabitants from sins, bad manners, and rancor so that their bliss may be complete. Contentment and submission to God's command are the way to inner peace.
4. The Importance of Contentment and Submission: The text advises the questioner to be content and submit to God's wisdom, citing the Hadith: "He has tasted the sweetness of faith who is pleased with Allah as his Lord, with Islam as his religion, and with Muhammad as his Messenger." (Narrated by Muslim). Sheikh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah emphasizes that God's knowledge, power, wisdom, and mercy are of utmost perfection, and that humans are incapable of fully comprehending His wisdom. They should seek guidance and righteousness from God.
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