Possible Pedophilia in the Hereafter?
Question
In the 52nd chapter of the Quran (Sura At-Tur) it seems
that paradise is being described and a verse shocked me, could you tell me
the meaning of this verse?
Round about them will serve, (devoted) to them. Youths
(handsome) as Pearls well-guarded. (Quran 52:24)
Also, in the 76th chapter (Al-Insan) of the Quran, I found a similar
verse, but more shocking:
And round about them will (serve) youths of perpetual
(freshness):
If thou seest them, thou wouldst think them scattered pearls. (Quran
76:19)
I hope you are aware of what I'm talking about (possible pedophilia in
Quran), I'm really worried.
Response
These verses are talking about servants who will be
serving the owners of Paradise. Even in this world, one wants their
servant to be young and active. Above that, Quran is just referring to the
fact that they will also be good looking such that one will be pleased to
see them serve.
I do not think there is an sexual connotation to it, and any that is
induced is perhaps the impression of the person who reads it, or
interpretation of the person who reads it. If you read the verses in
context keeping the explanation I have mentioned above in mind, I believe
there shall be no confusion about the meaning. For instance:
وَجَزَاهُم
بِمَا
صَبَرُوا
جَنَّةً
وَحَرِيرًا
*
مُتَّكِئِينَ
فِيهَا
عَلَى
الْأَرَائِكِ
لَا
يَرَوْنَ
فِيهَا
شَمْسًا
وَلَا
زَمْهَرِيرًا
*
وَدَانِيَةً
عَلَيْهِمْ
ظِلَالُهَا
وَذُلِّلَتْ
قُطُوفُهَا
تَذْلِيلًا
*
وَيُطَافُ
عَلَيْهِم
بِآنِيَةٍ
مِّن
فِضَّةٍ
وَأَكْوَابٍ
كَانَتْ
قَوَارِيرَا
*
قَوَارِيرَ
مِن فِضَّةٍ
قَدَّرُوهَا
تَقْدِيرًا
*
وَيُسْقَوْنَ
فِيهَا
كَأْسًا
كَانَ
مِزَاجُهَا
زَنجَبِيلًا
*
عَيْنًا
فِيهَا
تُسَمَّى
سَلْسَبِيلًا
*
وَيَطُوفُ
عَلَيْهِمْ
وِلْدَانٌ
مُّخَلَّدُونَ
إِذَا
رَأَيْتَهُمْ
حَسِبْتَهُمْ
لُؤْلُؤًا
مَّنثُورًا
*
وَإِذَا
رَأَيْتَ
ثَمَّ
رَأَيْتَ
نَعِيمًا
وَمُلْكًا
كَبِيرًا
*
عَالِيَهُمْ
ثِيَابُ
سُندُسٍ
خُضْرٌ
وَإِسْتَبْرَقٌ
وَحُلُّوا
أَسَاوِرَ
مِن فِضَّةٍ
وَسَقَاهُمْ
رَبُّهُمْ
شَرَابًا
طَهُورًا
And because they were patient and constant, He will reward
them with a Garden and (garments of) silk. Reclining in the (Garden) on
raised thrones, they will see there neither the sun's (excessive heat) nor
(the moon's) excessive cold. And the shades of the (Garden) will come low
over them, and the bunches (of fruit), there, will hang low in humility.
And amongst them will be passed round vessels of silver and goblets of
crystal,- Crystal-clear, made of silver: they will determine the measure
thereof (according to their wishes).
And they will be given to drink there of a Cup (of Wine) mixed with
Zanjabil,-
A fountain there, called Salsabil. And round about them will (serve)
youths of perpetual (freshness): If thou seest them, thou wouldst think
them scattered Pearls. And when thou lookest, it is there thou wilt see a
Bliss and a Realm Magnificent.
Upon them will be green Garments of fine silk and heavy brocade, and they
will be adorned with Bracelets of silver; and their Lord will give to them
to drink of a Wine Pure and Holy." (Quran 76:12-21)
