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Query Regarding The Description Of Youth (Ghilman) In Surah At-Tur (52:24)
Respected Scholars / Javed Ahmed Ghamidi Sahib,
I have a question regarding verse 24 of Surah At-Tur (52:24), where the Quran describes the servers in Jannah (Ghilman). The verse mentions that these young boys will serve the believers in Paradise and describes them as being preserved like pearls.
My question stems from a conceptual confusion: Since Allah SWT strictly condemned and destroyed the people of Prophet Lut (AS) due to homosexual desires, what is the wisdom and purpose behind explicitly highlighting the physical beauty and preserved nature of these young boys in this verse? Why was stating their role as servers alone not sufficient?
Could you please clarify the thematic significance, linguistic context, and intended meaning of this description in light of the Quranic worldview?
JazakAllah Khair.
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Query Regarding The Description Of Youth (Ghilman) In Surah At-Tur (52:24)
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Homosexuality was not common among the Arabs of that time. Therefore, it would not make sense to assume that these young boys were described as objects of sexual attraction.
The verses instead describe them as serving the inhabitants of Jannah, much like well-presented waiters serving guests in a restaurant. They are portrayed as beautifully dressed, radiant like sparkling pearls, and constantly moving around to serve food and attend to the needs of the people of Jannah.
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