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Will a Muslim be rewarded in Paradise in proportion to his afflictions or sacrifices in this world, such as one who lost his limbs being compensated with wings, or being called by a title related to his struggle? And will the recompense in Paradise be of the same nature as the deeds done in this world?

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Allah Almighty has clarified the immense reward of the patient, and that their reward exceeds scales and reckoning, as stated in His words: "{Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without account}." This has been interpreted by exegetes as a recompense that is neither weighed nor measured, but rather poured out for them in abundance, or increased for them.

This reward is part of the unseen, but Allah will compensate the patient with something better than what was taken from them if they are patient and seek reward from Him. As stated in the Hadith Qudsi narrated by Anas ibn Malik: "If I test My servant with his two beloved ones (eyes) and he remains patient, I will compensate him with Paradise for them." This is the greatest compensation.

The servant who draws near to his Lord with his heart, soul, and deeds, Allah will open up for him a good and honorable life that surpasses all other types of life. This reward is of the same kind as the deed, so whoever gives something for the sake of Allah, Allah will compensate him with something better than it.

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