Asiya bint Muzahim was the wife of the Pharaoh of the Exodus and the adoptive mother of Moses, She is a true believer and revered, in Islamic tradition, as one of the four greatest women of all time (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith No. 2668). There are certain verses of the Quran which tell us about the nature of Paradise. One of these verses is about Pharaoh’s wife Asiyah who had believed in the message proclaimed by Moses. This angered Pharaoh who then threatened to kill her. The Quran says at that time Asiyah had said this prayer: "My Lord, build me a house in nearness to You in Paradise." (66:11) From this prayer, I have learnt that Paradise is the neighbourhood of God.

According to the above prayer given in the Quran, Paradise is the neighbourhood of God. If such a prayer is made sincerely, it will elevate the person to the loftiest level of character, making one eligible for entry into Paradise.