person. One bank of each stream is of pearls and the other of rubies. The soil of these streams is of pure musk.^[1]

In Paradise, every type of delicious food will be available to eat. Whatever one wishes will appear before him, immediately.^[2] If a person sees a bird and desires to consume its meat, it will immediately appear roasted before him.^[3] If one desires water or a different drink, jugs will come into his hand of their own accord. The jugs will contain, water, milk, wine and honey exactly in accordance with one’s need, neither a drop more nor less. Once a person has quenched his thirst, the jugs will return to where they came from.^[4]

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                     صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Dear Islamic brothers, we too can attain Paradise and its amazing blessings if we become from those who perform good deeds in abundance. Some pious deeds outwardly appear small; however, such blessings appear because of them which leave the mind astounded. Let us listen to an account in this regard.

Removal of a thorn from the path became a cause of salvation

When the saint Sayyidunā Manṣūr رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه neared his death, he began to cry and became very perturbed, like a mother at the death of her child.

People asked, “Why are you crying? You have lived a very pure and pious life, and worshipped your Lord for 80 years.”

He replied, “I am shedding tears over the tragedy of my sins, which have