There is no sound hadith that specifies the exact number of Hoor al-'Ain (maidens of Paradise) that a believer will have in Jannah (Paradise). However, Islamic scholars agree that a believer will have a minimum of two wives in Jannah.
Here's a breakdown of what Islamic sources and scholars say about this topic:
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Lack of Specific Number: The Quran and authentic Sunnah (Prophet Muhammad's teachings and practices) do not provide a definite number of Hoor al-'Ain for each person in Paradise. This lack of explicit detail suggests that the reward is beyond precise quantification.
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Minimum of Two Wives: Scholars generally agree that every believer in Jannah will have at least two wives.
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Source of Wives: There are differing views on the origin of these wives:
- Hoor al-'Ain: Some scholars believe that the wives will be from among the Hoor al-'Ain, described in the Quran as pure, beautiful maidens created specifically for Paradise.
- Women of This World: Other scholars suggest that wives could also include righteous women from this world who enter Jannah. These women, through their faith and good deeds, may even surpass the beauty and status of the Hoor al-'Ain.
- Both: It is also possible that the wives will be a combination of both Hoor al-'Ain and women from this world.
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Quality Over Quantity: The emphasis in Islamic teachings is on the overall blessings and pleasures of Jannah, which are far beyond human comprehension. The focus is not merely on the number of wives but on the eternal bliss and satisfaction that believers will experience.
In conclusion, while the specific number of Hoor al-'Ain or wives in Jannah is not explicitly stated in authoritative Islamic texts, believers are assured of abundant blessings and rewards, including spouses, in Paradise. The precise nature and quantity of these rewards are ultimately known only to Allah.
