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Does the Koran promise virgins in heaven?

Sometimes the Koran speaks of “pure companions” or “chaste virgins” as the reward for a True Believer. They are untouched by man or angel.

And besides them will be chaste women, restraining their glances, with big eyes (of wonder and beauty). Surah 37:48

Gardens of Eternity, whose doors will (ever) be open to them; Therein will they recline (at ease): Therein can they call (at pleasure) for fruit in abundance, and (delicious) drink; And beside them will be chaste women restraining their glances, (companions) of equal age. Surah 38:50-52

So; and We shall join them to fair women with beautiful, big, and lustrous eyes. Surah 44:54

The Koran indicates why they are there. A Reward for the deeds of their past (life). Surah 56:24

Some questions come to mind regarding these virgins: were they once believers on earth, who remained virgins, then died and went to heaven to serve men for the rest of eternity? Actually, they were created just for heaven to serve the men.

We have created (their Companions) of special creation. And made them virgin - pure (and undefiled), - Beloved (by nature), equal in age,- For the Companions of the Right Hand. Surah 56:35-38

What will be their role there? To serve the men.

They will recline (with ease) on Thrones (of dignity) arranged in ranks; and We shall join them to Companions, with beautiful big and lustrous eyes. And those who believe and whose families follow them in Faith,- to them shall We join their families: Nor shall We deprive them (of the fruit) of aught of their works: (Yet) is each individual in pledge for his deeds. Surah 52:20-21

The Koran says those companions are there as a reward, but what are they there to do? Are they there for sexual encounters? What does joining them to Companions mean? Could the man, throughout eternity, resist such beauty forever? Especially while lying on couches?

And what about the spouses and family members? Do they just watch the men flirt and “be joined” with the pure companions? Are the women okay with that prospect of watching their husband have sex with other women throughout eternity? Are the women promised handsome, good looking young servants?

Another thought about the pure virgins. Once they have sex, they are no longer virgins. Are they discarded and new virgins are created?

The greatest reward, the Koran is saying, for a life of submission is to have all your physical needs met with virgins who are submissive to your every sexual desire. Paradise is a place of laying around and having sex.