that a swift, noble horseman could ride in its shade for one hundred years without reaching its end.

1887 – Abu Saʿīd al-Khudrī (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “The people of Paradise will behold the occupants of the lofty chambers above them just as you see a brilliant star shimmering on the horizon in the east or the west, owing to the difference in their ranks.” They asked, “Messenger of Allah, are those dwellings reserved for the prophets, and no one else can reach them?” He replied, “Indeed not. By Him in whose hand is my soul, they belong to men who believed in Allah and affirmed the messengers.” Agreed upon.

1888 – Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “The span of a bow-length in Paradise is better than everything upon which the sun rises or sets.” Agreed upon.

1889 – Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “In Paradise there is a marketplace that they will visit every Friday. A north wind will blow, casting fragrance over their faces and garments, and they will return even more handsome and beautiful. When they go back to their families—who will also have grown lovelier—their families will say, ‘By Allah, you have become still more beautiful and graceful!’ and they will reply, ‘And by Allah, you too have increased in beauty and grace since we left.’” Narrated by Muslim.