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السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته أحسن الله إليكم، Ustadh, what is the wisdom of Allah mentioning Firdaus in Surah Kahf verse 107? إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ كَانَتْ لَهُمْ جَنَّـٰتُ ٱلْفِرْدَوْسِ نُزُلًا ١٠٧

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Ustadh AbdulAziz al-Haqqan

Imam al-Sa'di said: > It is possible that what is meant by “the gardens of al-Firdaws” is the highest, most central, and best part of Paradise—and that this reward is for those who have perfected faith and righteous deeds, such as the prophets and the closest ones (to Allah). It is also possible that what is meant is all the levels of Paradise in general, and that this reward includes all ranks of the people of faith—from the foremost (al-muqarrabīn), the righteous (al-abrār), and the moderate (al-muqtasidīn)—each according to his condition. This second meaning is more likely, due to its generality, the mention of Paradise in the plural form attached to “al-Firdaws,” and because the word “Firdaws” can refer to a garden containing grapevines or densely arranged trees—which applies to all of Paradise. Thus, the Garden of al-Firdaws is a dwelling and a generous hospitality for the people of faith and righteous deeds.

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