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If a man has more than one wife and enters Paradise, which of them will be closest to him? And will the wife he loved most in this world enjoy his closeness in Paradise more than the others?

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Delving into matters of the unseen and elaborating on what the Shari'ah (Islamic law) has not specified is a blameworthy curiosity. What is important is to believe in the unseen and focus on what one has prepared for the Day of Judgment. Regarding spouses in Paradise, the sacred texts indicate fundamental principles, among them:

Firstly: Paradise is free from toil, malice, envy, and hatred, as Allah Almighty says: (And We will remove whatever is in their breasts of malice [turning them into] brothers).

Secondly: Allah Almighty will unite the servant with their righteous loved ones in Paradise to gladden their eyes, even if their ranks differ, as He says: (and whoever was righteous among their fathers, their spouses, and their offspring).

Thirdly: Allah will remove discord and malice between spouses in Paradise, and will increase love and harmony, as stated in the description of the people of Paradise: (There will be no disagreement among them and no hatred).

Fourthly: The people of Paradise will continuously increase in beauty and handsomeness, as mentioned in the hadith about the market of Paradise.

In conclusion, the details of a man's situation with his wives in Paradise are known only to Allah. However, it is known that their life will be of utmost happiness and contentment, and there will be no rancor, envy, or jealousy therein.

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