the Sahīh. He also attributed it to Sharh al-Sunnah, on the authority of Ibn Mas‘ūd, from the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), describing someone whom Allah, Most High, brings out of the Fire by His grace. He said:

“He will hear the voices of the people of Paradise and say, ‘My Lord, admit me into it.’ Allah, Most High, will say, ‘Son of Adam, would it please you if I gave you the world?’ He will say, ‘My Lord, are You mocking me, though You are the Lord of the worlds?’”

Ibn Mas‘ūd then laughed and said, “Will you not ask me what makes me laugh?” They asked, “Why are you laughing?” He replied, “This is how the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) laughed.” They asked, “Why are you laughing, Messenger of Allah?” He said, “Because of the laughter of the Lord of the worlds when the man said, ‘Are You mocking