In Paradise, there is a tree under the shadow of which a rider can travel for a hundred years without covering (the distance) completely. This hadith has also been transmitted on the authority of Abu Sa'id al-Khudri that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) is reported to have said: In Paradise, there is a tree under the shadow of which a rider of a fine and swift-footed horse would travel for a hundred years without covering the distance completely. There would be the pleasure of Allah for the inmates of Paradise and He would never be annoyed with them.
The Book of Paradise, its Description, its Bounties and its Inhabitants - Sahih Muslim 2827, 2828
This narration from Abu Sa'id al-Khudri describes one of the magnificent trees in Paradise whose shade extends such that a rider on a swift horse would need one hundred years to traverse it. This illustrates the vastness and grandeur of Paradise that transcends human comprehension.
Commentary on the Tree's Immensity
The description serves to emphasize that Paradise contains bounties beyond earthly measurement. A "swift-footed horse" represents the fastest means of travel known to the Arabs, yet even this cannot cover the tree's shadow quickly. This demonstrates Allah's infinite ability to create what our minds cannot fully grasp.
Scholars note this tree is likely the "Tuba" tree mentioned in other narrations, whose branches extend throughout Paradise. The measurement emphasizes both the physical vastness of Paradise and the endless nature of divine rewards.
The Divine Pleasure
The concluding portion - "There would be the pleasure of Allah for the inmates of Paradise and He would never be annoyed with them" - reveals the ultimate bliss. While physical delights are mentioned, the greatest reward is Allah's eternal pleasure, which will never be interrupted by divine displeasure.
This eternal satisfaction reflects the perfected state of the believers in Paradise, where they are forever purified from sins that might cause divine displeasure, enjoying perpetual harmony with their Lord.