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I cannot describe it nor count it, for it is beyond description and praise. Some see the breezes of Paradise entering their pores and their entire bodies, like smoke rising from a straw hut. They find in it a pleasure akin to that of a hungry person, but the pleasure in Paradise is sweeter and multiplied manifold, beyond imagination. Their entire bodies delight in it, and they hear the voices of the women of Paradise, whose delights are indescribable. They walk in the heavens as if walking on the earth, and they fly and visit their husbands. They rejoice with them in Jihad and call out. If they are martyred, they take them and lead them to the abode of their bliss. If they are wounded and not martyred, they stay with them in their illness until they die or recover from the wound. Some of the companions of the Mahdi see great palaces and many mansions. One of the believing brothers says, "You have entered this noble abode and attained this great reward. Where are our abodes?" He is told, "Do not despair, for the companions of the true Mahdi have abodes like this." He says, "Come with me, and I will show you our abodes." He shows him great abodes and says, "When will we join you and leave this dark, transient abode?" He is told, "Do not despair, for the companions of the Mahdi will soon join you and enjoy these pleasures." Some of them see some of the great righteous predecessors and ask them about their status with the companions of the Mahdi who have died. He says, "Far be it! The companions of the Mahdi, due to their high ranks, are not visible to them. They are so great that they are not seen." Many of them see the companions of the Mahdi and say, "We wish we were companions of the Mahdi." They do not see the greatness of their stations and their favor with God Almighty. Some of them seek intercession with the companions and say, "Ask the Mahdi to make me one of his companions, for I am content with a rank less than theirs and would rejoice if I found that." And much like this is narrated in Paradise about the true companions. So, O brothers, the arrival at what is with God is near. Peace.

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