Paradise, for men only?

Thailand
October 14, 2008 5:16am CST
If the Qur'an promises a paradise with multiple virgins and a camel for for men whats in it for women? Are women excluded?
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@ethereal (106)
• Egypt
14 Oct 08
The reward of a good Muslim woman is that she gets to be with her husband for all eternity in heaven, and watch him get it on with all those virgins. But that's no problem because Allah will erase all jealousy from her heart. But I have a two questions: What's the fate of unmarried women? and what if a wife is just waiting for this life to end so she'll never have to see her sour-faced husband again, only to be stuck with him for all eternity? I'm not trying to be sarcastic I really would like a convincing answer as the Koran is not specific about this
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@awapak (1275)
• Pakistan
14 Oct 08
There will be an ideal life for both men and women.Unmarried women will be given a choice to select their spouse from those men who were not married in their previous life or those who will lose their wives in Hell.......There will be no sour-faced husband in paradise.All men and women will become young,healthy and without any physical or mental disability..............All hatreds will finish there.........
@p1kef1sh (45681)
17 Oct 08
If I were a virgin and I saw that I was being lumped in with 72 others and a CAMEL - I think that I would get the hump - in more ways than one!
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@chileman (967)
• Australia
15 Oct 08
There will be no husband and wife in heaven except for the bride of Christ praising and worshipping our Saviour. Men and women will be equal, as they should be on this earth....hope that doesn't offend anyone but the question was asked so I answered :)
• Thailand
15 Oct 08
Your response should not offend anyone but it is a bit off topic since the Question asked was about the Qur'an.
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• Pakistan
15 Oct 08
a women shall have whatever she wants at that time. whatever.
• Thailand
15 Oct 08
Wow! Where does it say that in the Qur'an? I must have missed a page.
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• Pakistan
16 Oct 08
hey my sisters, it is very much there. i remember one place at koran. chapter 41, verse no 30-32. its meaning is "fear ye not,neither ye be grieved,but rejoive in the paradise which ye have been promised. we are the guardians in this l;ife and the next, YOURS THEREIN SHALL BE YOUR SOUL'S DESIRE, AND YOURS THEREIN WHAT YE SHALL ASK FOR; THE HOSPITALITY OF A GRACIOUS, A MERCIFUL ONE." so u shall have what u love. regards
@ethereal (106)
• Egypt
15 Oct 08
Me too, Please clarify the exact text as this would be great news to Muslim women all over the world
@awapak (1275)
• Pakistan
14 Oct 08
Pious women will accompany their pious husbands to paradise.They will remain young and healthy for ever without producing kids.So that ideal life will be also incomplete without wives.That place is not only meant for men but for both sexes.
@ethereal (106)
• Egypt
14 Oct 08
But the husband gets to have 72 virgins while the wife must remain only with her husband. Why doesn't the woman get the same reward? Is it because men are superior to women?
• Thailand
15 Oct 08
Your response is good but it still leaves me with the felling that women are regarded as accessories. What if a woman does not wish or require a husband?
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@ethereal (106)
• Egypt
15 Oct 08
In other words, don't ask, it's not for us to question. That is the typical Muslim response to anyone who tries to pose logical (and very legitimate) questions.
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• United States
14 Oct 08
they wont get 73 virgins they will only get one 73yr old one!
• United States
19 Oct 08
islander7 Im fast approaching that age thank God im no virgin LOL
@Harley009 (1416)
• India
15 Oct 08
Quran doesn't say about multiple virgins and camel for men. It is equal for both men and woman. There are lot of things for that the small page is not enough and it can be explained in our way, but it is much more than what we say as parable. Quran says abundant foods & fruits of several varieties, rivers of delicious drinks, shallows and resting places, and everything... It have serving children around. Quran promise "Hurs" (The pure partners) as partners, All will be there for both man and woman.
@isme78 (104)
• Australia
17 Oct 08
A woman will get to stay with her husband. If she did not get married, she can choose to get married to any unmarried man she wishes. If she doesn't like any of them a special man will be created for her and they will be joined in marriage. (Fatawa Mahmudiya 5/298). The women of this world will be made more beautiful and attractive in heaven as the virgins that are already there.