Islam - Its Meaning for Modern Man — Page 345
345 Some faces on that day will be downcast, lined, weary (88:3 ⎯ 4). But the greatest torment will be that God will not speak to them, nor look at them, nor purify them (2:175; 3:78). This will be the most terrifying and the most tormenting of their experiences. Then they will realise as never before how completely they have placed themselves at the pole opposite to the purpose of their creation, which is to become an image or a manifestation of the attributes of God (51:57). On the other hand, the conditions in which the righteous will find themselves, and their reactions to those conditions, will be pleasant and agreeable in respect of every one of their faculties and senses. Their faces will reflect joy; they will be well pleased with their labour (88:9—10). They will hear no idle talk, nor any falsehood (78:36), nor anything vain, but only “Peace” (19:63). They will be welcomed with greetings of peace (25:76). “They will not hear therein any vain or sinful talk, except only the word of salutation, ‘Peace, peace” 56:26—27). The angels will greet them with: “Peace be on you. You have arrived at a joyful state, so enter it, and dwell therein forever” (39:74). They will not feel the unpleasant effects of heat or cold (76:14). God will provide for them a pure drink (76:22). They will dwell among gardens and springs (15:46). Fatigue and lassitude will not touch them (15:49). They will enjoy perfect comfort and the