Muslims: 72 Virgins in Paradise? (hell, heaven, verse, koran)

[Djamila]

I don't have much to contribute to the beginning of this debate. I'm unaware of any such verse in the Koran.

I did hear, however, that the verse actually means "72 raisins" and is a metaphor to an Arab legend about a woman who made the best wine from 72 dried, dusty, horrible grapes.

What do you think about this idea?

Do Muslims get 72 virgins in Paradise? On what passage, from what book, is this based? Is it an accurate interpretation of said verse in your opinion?

[JMoum04]

. . . what the heck would a guy want with 72 virgins? Hell, one woman is hard enough to please, let alone 72. Are you sure they didn't mistake the word "Heaven" for "Hell"?

[nutshell]

And I always wondered what happened after each of the 72 was "deflowered" if you will. Or, do they remain virgins forever?

[JMoum04]

Originally Posted by nutshell

And I always wondered what happened after each of the 72 was "deflowered" if you will. Or, do they remain virgins forever?

Well if they're supposed to remain virgins forever then you can't exactly deflower them, can you?

::Edit:: God, I'm acting like a pig right now. Don't hit me!

[Bishka]

And what about the women? What do they get?

[jacquie4000]

And what about the women? What do they get?

Leftovers.................

[jacquie4000]

Or............A very tired man

[Hacker]

Originally Posted by beckysoup61

And what about the women? What do they get?

Hahaha, took the question right out of my mouth!

[nutshell]

Originally Posted by beckysoup61

And what about the women? What do they get?

I believe they get the equivalent in reverse.

However, I think this question goes to Mila's point that it isn't really about virgins, but is a metaphor for something else.