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Mohammed´s Paradise
An artist's idea of "Muhammed's Paradise". This painting is in the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris.

Jannah is an Arabic word that means "garden." In Islam, Jannah is the special place where good people and Muslims go after they die. It's often thought of as a beautiful paradise. The Quran, which is the holy book of Islam, uses the word Jannah to describe this wonderful place.

Jannah is also believed to be the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Hawwa (Eve) first lived. Sometimes, Jannah is compared to the idea of Heaven in Christianity.

What is Jannah Like?

The Quran describes Jannah as a place full of amazing things. It has delicious foods and drinks. There are also rivers with water flowing all the time. This idea of flowing water was very special to people living in the desert, where water was hard to find.

Life in Jannah

Life in Jannah is described as being very happy. People there will never feel hurt, sad, scared, or ashamed. Every good wish they have will come true.

People in Jannah are said to be the same age, around 33 years old. They will wear beautiful clothes and jewelry. They will also enjoy wonderful feasts. Muslims believe that everything good you could ever want will be in Jannah. People will be able to enjoy time with their parents, partners, and children.

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