The Quran does not specifically mention being in the company of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in Paradise, but there are several verses that allude to the concept of being in the company of the righteous in Paradise, which would presumably include the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
For example, the Quran states that the righteous will be in the company of the prophets, the truthful, the martyrs, and the righteous, and that they will be united in Paradise:
"And whoever obeys Allah and the Messenger - those will be with the ones upon whom Allah has bestowed favor of the prophets, the steadfast affirmers of truth, the martyrs and the righteous. And excellent are those as companions." [Quran 4:69]
In another verse, the Quran mentions that the believers will be greeted by the prophets and the righteous on the Day of Judgment:
"And the companions of the right - what are the companions of the right? [They will be] among lote trees with thorns removed, and [banana] trees layered [with fruit], and shade extended, and water poured out, and fruit, abundant [and varied], neither limited [to season] nor forbidden, and [with them] will be women limiting [their] glances, untouched before them by man or jinni - reward from Allah, [which is] greater. That is Paradise, which We give as inheritance to those of Our servants who were fearing of Allah. [They will be] those upon whom Allah will bestow favor from His bounty and [also] His guidance. And they are the ones who are guided. [And] the Day when He will gather them together and that which they worship besides Allah and will say, 'Did you mislead these, My servants, or did they [themselves] stray from the way?' They will say, 'Exalted are You! It was not for us to take besides You any allies. But You provided comforts for them and their fathers until they forgot the message and became a people ruined.'" [Quran 37:40-47]
These verses suggest that believers in Paradise will be in the company of the prophets, the truthful, the martyrs, and the righteous, and that they will be united in their worship of Allah. While the Quran does not explicitly mention being in the company of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), it is widely believed among Muslims that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) will be among the highest ranks of the righteous in Paradise, and that believers will have the opportunity to be in his company and receive his intercession on the Day of Judgment.
In Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 56, Allah says: "Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [Allah to grant him] peace."
This verse indicates the importance of sending blessings and peace upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), which is a way for believers to express their love and reverence for him. By doing so, believers also express their desire to be in his company and benefit from his intercession in the Hereafter.
In Surah Al-Kahf, verse 110, Allah says: "Say, [O Muhammad], 'I am only a man like you, to whom has been revealed that your god is one God. So whoever would hope for the meeting with his Lord - let him do righteous work and not associate in the worship of his Lord anyone.'"
This verse indicates that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was a human being like any other, but he was chosen by Allah to convey His message to humanity. The verse also implies that the ultimate goal of believers is to meet their Lord in the Hereafter, and that the way to achieve this goal is through righteous deeds and monotheistic worship.
In Surah Al-Fath, verse 29, Allah says: "Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those with him are forceful against the disbelievers, merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and prostrating [in prayer], seeking bounty from Allah and [His] pleasure. Their mark is on their faces from the trace of prostration. That is their description in the Torah. And their description in the Gospel is as a plant which produces its offshoots and strengthens them so they grow firm and stand upon their stalks, delighting the sowers - so that Allah may enrage by them the disbelievers. Allah has promised those who believe and do righteous deeds among them forgiveness and a great reward."
This verse describes the qualities of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions, and indicates that believers who follow their example and strive for righteousness will be rewarded with forgiveness and a great reward. The description of the companions as those who bow and prostrate in prayer and seek bounty from Allah and His pleasure implies that they are in a state of constant worship and submission to Allah, which is a characteristic of the righteous in Paradise.
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