Have you ever told your child, “In Paradise you can have anything you want,” only to realise they find it hard to imagine what that really means? 🤔
For many kids, it’s not that they don’t believe it, it’s that they don’t know what to wish for, or how to picture it in a way that feels real and exciting.
And without that spark of excitement, it’s harder to nurture a true longing for it.
That’s why God gives us glimpses of Paradise in the Qur’an 📖✨ fruits, honey, gardens, couches, pearls, and good company to help us relate, ponder, and spark excitement and longing for it..
Here’s how you could bring those Qur’anic descriptions of Paradise to life in a way your child can imagine and get excited about:
😎 Perfect Days
Every day feels just right. Nice warm weather, with a gentle breeze to keep you cool and fresh. People are chilling on the comfiest couches, laughing and chatting with those they love. No bad moods, no arguments, no unkind words, just peace, kindness, and good vibes in the most beautiful and luxurious surroundings.
😋 Unlimited Treats
God mentions fruits and honey. In ancient times, these were the sweetest treats the people living then could imagine. For us today, think of fruit and cake, ice cream, bubble tea… all tasting more delicious than anything we’ve ever tasted. They’ll never run out, and
no one will ever say, “That’s enough now!”
💎 Looking Amazing
God tells us in the Qur’an that people will be adorned with pearls and fine garments. No one has to chase after expensive brands or the latest styles. In Paradise, everyone looks crisp, fresh, glowing, and their very best.
😍 Familiar Yet Better
And here’s something else God tells us:
In Paradise, everything will be stunning, grand, and incredibly beautiful. But some things will also feel familiar. The very things you once wished for in this life will be there, only far more amazing and waaaay better than you ever imagined.
And above all, we’ll be truly close to God, the greatest joy of all. It’s everything we’ve ever longed for, and more.
✨ Joy Without End
Unlike this life, where good things and fun times get cut short, nothing in Paradise ever has to end. No tiredness. No bedtime. No limits. The joy just keeps going.
In this life, screen time ends, playtime finishes, and even the best days have to stop when we’re tired. That frustration and disappointment simply won’t exist in Paradise.
♥️ Sharing these images with our children makes it feel more relatable and exciting, helping them long for it.
It’s also a chance to remind them that God is most loving and generous. His promises are true. He wants to bring us closer to Him and give us all this and more.
Ayesha
Our Muslim Kids (OMK)
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