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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.
In this fatwa:
Jannah is often misunderstood as a place of mere physical gratification, but the Qur’an describes a reality centered on spiritual fulfillment and proximity to Allah. Both men and women receive perfect companionship and peace, culminating in the greatest reward: Divine Pleasure. Discover the true nature of Paradise beyond worldly fantasies and physical desires.
Responding to your question, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and an Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, states:
Equality in Paradise: Rewards for Men and Women
When the Qur’an talks about Jannah, it doesn’t favor one gender over the other. It goes beyond physical pleasure and uses human language to describe a reality that surpasses our imagination.
Allah describes the people of Jannah as transformed – purified, radiant, and beautiful, “like hidden pearls” (Al-Waqi`ah 56:23).
The mention of Al-Hur al-`In focuses on pure companionship, where there’s no jealousy, pain, or insecurity. These words speak to both men and women, each receiving what brings them complete peace and joy.
Women are included, not overlooked. Every believer in Jannah gets perfect companionship, with restored spouses and attendants called Ghilman. In this realm, no heart feels lacking.
The Qur’an reminds us that this is not the highest reward. The greatest joy of Jannah is being close to Allah. The Prophet (peace be upon him) says Allah will tell the people of Paradise: “I grant you My pleasure, and I will never be displeased with you again.” (Al-Bukhari)
This divine pleasure surpasses every other delight. Food, beauty, and companionship are gifts from Allah, not replacements for the joy of being close to Him.
Understanding the Prophet’s Marriages
Some people are troubled by the Prophet (peace be upon him) having more than four wives. The Qur’an says: “This is only for you, not for the other believers.” (Al-Ahzab 33:50) This was a divine exception, not a rule for everyone.
The Prophet’s (peace be upon him) marriages had humanitarian purposes – supporting widows, protecting vulnerable women, and strengthening community ties. They were part of his unique prophetic mission, not personal desires.
When speaking of Jannah, we should remember that ultimately, Jannah is not a reflection of worldly fantasies. It is a place where the soul finds its true home – where nothing is missing, and nothing causes pain. Allah says: “The pleasure of Allah is greater than all of that.” (At-Tawhab 9:72) Jannah is complete fulfillment – for the heart, the soul, and the self – given equally to all who enter it.
What awaits believers is not imbalance, but perfect justice, perfect love, and perfect peace.
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Almighty Allah knows best.