Seventh Heaven

In some religions, such as Judaism, Christianity and Islam, there is a tradition that the universe is categorised into Seven Heavens or Realms.

Seven Heavens in Judaism

According to Jewish teachings in the Talmud

Talmud

The Talmud is a record of rabbinic discussions pertaining to Jewish law, ethics, customs, and history. It is a central text of mainstream Judaism....

, the universe is made of seven heavens as below:

1. Vilon (וילון), Also see
2. Raki'a (רקיע), Also see
3. Shehaqim (שחקים), See
4. Zebul
   Zebul
   Zebul , ruler of Shechem under AbimelechHe informed his master of the intention of the people of Shechem to transfer their allegiance to the Hivite tribe of Hamor...
   
   (זבול), See
5. Ma'on (מעון), See
6. Machon (מכון), See
7. Araboth (ערבות), The seventh Heaven where ofanim, the seraphim, and the hayyoth and the throne
   Throne
   A throne is the official chair or seat upon which a monarch is seated on state or ceremonial occasions. "Throne" in an abstract sense can also refer to the monarchy or the Crown itself, an instance of metonymy, and is also used in many terms such as "the power behind the throne".-Thrones in ancient...
   
    of the Lord are located.

The Jewish Merkavah and Heichalot literature was devoted to discussing the details of these heavens, sometimes in connection with traditions relating to Enoch

Enoch (ancestor of Noah)

Enoch is a name occurring twice in the generations of Adam. In one reference, Enoch is described as a grandson of Adam via Cain, and as having had a city named after him...

, such as the Third Book of Enoch

3 Enoch

3 Enoch is an Old Testament Apocryphal book. 3 Enoch purports to have been written in the second century CE, but its origins can only be traced to the fifth century...

.

Seven Heavens in Islam

A Hadith from Ali

Ali

' was the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and ruled over the Islamic Caliphate from 656 to 661...

mentioned the name of Seven Heavens as below:

1. Rafi' (رفیع) the least heaven (سماء الدنیا)
2. Qaydum (قیدوم)
3. Marum (ماروم)
4. Arfalun (أرفلون‏)
5. Hay'oun (هيعون‏)
6. Arous (عروس)
7. Ajma' (عجماء)

External links

• Higher Devachanic or Seven Heavenly Spheres