O, Dwellers of Paradise, and they would say in response: At thy service and pleasure, our Lord, the good is in Thy Hand. He (the Lord) would say: Are you well pleased now? They would say: Why should we not be pleased, O Lord, when Thou hast given us what Thou hast not given to any of Thy creatures? He would, however, say: May I not give you (something) even more excellent than that? And they would say: O Lord, what thing can be more excellent than this? And He would say: I shall cause My pleasure to alight upon you and I shall never be afterwards annoyed with you.
The Book of Paradise, its Description, its Bounties and its Inhabitants
Sahih Muslim 2829 - Commentary by Imam An-Nawawi
Divine Dialogue in Paradise
This blessed hadith describes the sublime conversation between Allah Almighty and the inhabitants of Paradise. The phrase "O, Dwellers of Paradise" demonstrates Allah's direct address to His beloved servants, indicating special honor and proximity.
Their response "At thy service and pleasure" (Labbaika wa Sa'daika) shows their complete submission and readiness to obey, reflecting the perfected state of their hearts in Paradise.
The Ultimate Gift
When Allah asks if they are pleased, their response acknowledges that He has given them what no other creation has received. This includes eternal life, everlasting youth, perfect health, and unimaginable bounties.
The divine promise "I shall cause My pleasure to alight upon you" signifies the ultimate reward - Allah's eternal satisfaction and good pleasure (Ridwan). This surpasses all material blessings of Paradise.
Eternal Security
"I shall never be afterwards annoyed with you" guarantees permanent divine acceptance and protection from Allah's displeasure. This assurance eliminates any fear of loss or change in their blessed state, confirming the eternity of Paradise's joys.
This dialogue exemplifies the ultimate success - achieving Allah's eternal pleasure, which is the supreme goal of every believer and the culmination of righteous deeds.