For example if one is engaged in construction work...

For example if one is engaged in construction work, he spends all of his labor and time in that business and pays no attention to any other job. It is called “Shughl”. God put the people of paradise in such an enjoyment that they are oblivious to the sounds of Mahshar, shrieks of hell, cries of sinners, quacking of earth, frights and fears. So much so that even if ones own family members are in hell, one would be so much engaged with Divine bounties that one would pay no attention to them.

So unawareness from hell, its painfulness and hardships is such that no attention is paid to the people of hell, but only when God so wishes. Quran tells us that it is the time when a window is opened and they look at the people of paradise and shout out to them, “Have mercy on us. Please give us something from the bounties given to you by God.” And the inmates of the fire shall call out to the dwellers of the garden, saying: Pour on us some water or of that which Allah has given you.

(7:50) *** *** They will reply: They shall say: Surely Allah has prohibited them both to the unbelievers. (7:50) *** *** That is all those who left this world without Faith cannot get anything from these bounties. The preoccupation that prevents one from paying attention to any other thing, is sometimes, due to fear and fright and sometimes because of longing. The people of paradise are in joy and happiness due to the bounties. This has made them unmindful of other things.

Wives of the people of paradise, a great divine bounty Some commentators have said that there are two verses after the description of something about the preoccupation of the people of paradise: They and their wives are reclining on pillows under shade. Therein, for them, in this garden, is every kind of fruit and whatever they desire. Fondness with heavenly wives is the activity of the people of paradise.

Now, they are busy with fairies or believing women who belong to men who are admitted to paradise. We have mentioned repeatedly that every woman who has become worthy of paradise will be with her husband if he also is admitted therein or if he is given a place in paradise as a result of someone’s recommendation or intercession. The real meeting is in paradise. Hoorul-eein is the fairy in praise of whom God has said: In them are goodly things, beautiful ones.

(55:71) *** *** Their eyes never fall on anyone but their husbands. They are husband-lovers and husband-appreciators. They are as bright as rubies and pearls.