In the paradise, how are people going to look? Are they in body form or ghostly? Also, how old will we be? Can we go meet anyone we want to in paradise?

Respected Brother-in-Islam

Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu

Hereunder is a brief description of paradise:
The gound of paradise will be of Saffron. The sand on the ground of Jannah (saffron) will be of pebbles and rubies. The bricks of the palaces in Jannah will be of gold and silver. The cement between the bricks will be of strong musk. The thickness of the carpets in those palaces will be equivalent to the journey of 500 years. The gardens outside the palaces will have streams flowing beneath them.

The streams of Jannah will be crystal clear water, of pure milk, and of honey. There will be evil, no anger, pride, jealousy, etc. in Jannah. Upon enjoying the food and fruits in Jannah, there will be no need to relieve oneself. Passing wind and sweat will be sufficient for digestion. The greatest bounty in Jannah will be the announcement from Allah about His eternal Ridhaa (pleasure) for the dwellers of Jannah.

Allah Ta'ala says in the noble Qur'aan, 'And the Ridhwaan of Allah Ta'ala is the greatest. The greatest pleasure of Jannah can be achieved by one doing acts of virtue for the sole pleasure of Allah, thus making his life on earth or brief experience of the greatest pleasure in Jannah.

May Allah Almighty grant us all His Ridhwaan and enterance into Jannah, Aameen.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.