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Meaning of "build for me near You a house in Paradise"

· 12 Jumada I 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

When Hazrat Asiya said 'my Lord, build for me near You a house in Paradise', what does this exactly mean? Does it mean being physically close to Allah?

Answer

When the word `inda is used it does not have to be physical. The word `inda can also mean "in our sight". It is a figurative meaning i.e. one that is held with love and esteem. Here it will mean proximity i.e. those who are held with special love and those who enjoy a special position.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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