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Paradise and Tree Symbolism in the Quran: The Construction of a Monotheistic Order and Accursed Structures Centered on Desires Revelation, Consciousness, Society, and Paradise as an Alternative Life Design Introduction: Is Paradise Only for the Afterlife? Descriptions of Paradise in the Quran are generally understood as a place of reward after death. However, when examining the holistic structure of the Quran, it is seen that Paradise is not only an otherworldly promise but also a symbol of a peace and justice order that can be built on Earth. Hell, too, is not merely a torment after death but a state of consciousness born from the current world order built on oppression, arrogance, and polytheism. This article will explore the layers of meaning in the Quranic depictions of Paradise, symbolic expressions, particularly the "tree" (shajar) metaphor, the earthly manifestations of Hell, and the role of religion in confronting these structures. The aim is to present the monotheism...