Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Allah will say to the people of Paradise, 'O the people of Paradise!' They will say, 'Labbaik, O our Lord, and Sa`daik!' Allah will say, 'Are you pleased?" They will say, 'Why should we not be pleased since You have given us what You have not given to anyone of Your creation?' Allah will say, 'I will give you something better than that.' They will reply, 'O our Lord! And what is better than that?' Allah will say, 'I will bestow My pleasure and contentment upon you so that I will never be angry with you after for-ever.' "
Hadith Text
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Allah will say to the people of Paradise, 'O the people of Paradise!' They will say, 'Labbaik, O our Lord, and Sa`daik!' Allah will say, 'Are you pleased?" They will say, 'Why should we not be pleased since You have given us what You have not given to anyone of Your creation?' Allah will say, 'I will give you something better than that.' They will reply, 'O our Lord! And what is better than that?' Allah will say, 'I will bestow My pleasure and contentment upon you so that I will never be angry with you after for-ever.'"
Source Reference
Book: To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq)
Author: Sahih al-Bukhari
Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 6549
Commentary on the Dialogue
The response "Labbaik, O our Lord, and Sa`daik!" demonstrates the perfect etiquette of the people of Paradise. "Labbaik" means "I am present and obedient to You" while "Sa`daik" means "I am eager to please You." This shows their continuous state of submission and readiness to respond to their Lord's call.
Their rhetorical question "Why should we not be pleased..." reflects their profound gratitude and recognition that Allah has granted them blessings beyond what any other creation has received.
The Ultimate Gift
Allah's promise of something "better than" the physical delights of Paradise reveals the hierarchy of divine gifts. While the gardens, rivers, palaces, and houris are magnificent, they are finite creations. Allah's eternal pleasure and protection from His anger represent the ultimate spiritual attainment.
This divine pleasure (Ridwan) transcends all material blessings, for it signifies the believer's ultimate success in achieving what they were created for - to please their Lord.
Spiritual Significance
This hadith teaches that the highest aspiration of a believer should be Allah's pleasure, not merely the rewards of Paradise. The greatest fear of the righteous is Allah's displeasure, and the greatest hope is His contentment.
The assurance that Allah "will never be angry with you after for-ever" provides the ultimate security and peace, surpassing even the physical comforts of Paradise. This represents the culmination of the believer's journey - eternal divine acceptance.