1) The desire to achieve Paradise in the afterlife:

1. makes us ignorant of the actions that lead to the hell fire.
2. makes us realize that we need to grow more gardens on earth.
3. makes us realize that the worldly affairs is a waste of time.
4. gives us a sense of direction.

2) Paradise:

1. is Allah’s residence.
2. is union with Allah.
3. is for sensual gratification only.
4. has traditionally inspired Islamic Gardens serving as reminders to the faithful of the pleasures of the Paradise to come.

3) Happiness is:

1. in fulfilling all physical desires.
2. avoiding pain, maximizing pleasure.
3. the aim of life.
4. feeling good and value-based.
5. sensation-based.

4) Value-based happiness is:

1. in connecting with Allah.
2. in spiritual fulfillment.
3. living a God-conscious life.
4. All of the above

5) How does the desire of Paradise affect a Muslim?

1. It causes him to seek conflict with everyone who practices a different religion than his.
2. It makes him live it hard.
3. It makes the Muslim focus on worship and ignore the people around him.
4. It makes the Muslim a better human being by his fulfilling the duties of Allah and the rights of fellow human beings.