Sahih al-Bukhari #4397

Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh))
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَا يَنْبَغِي لأَحَدٍ أَنْ يَقُولَ أَنَا خَيْرٌ مِنْ يُونُسَ بْنِ مَتَّى ‏"‏‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "None has the right to say that I am better than Jonah bin Matta."
Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:

Context

This hadith reiterates the message that no one should claim superiority over Jonah bin Matta, reinforcing the theme of humility among believers. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes that all prophets hold a unique and revered status in Islam.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this encourages individuals to practice humility and recognize the contributions of others without engaging in harmful comparisons. It fosters a culture of respect and appreciation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophets and Prophetic Warning because it serves as a reminder of the unique status of prophets and the importance of humility.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #4397 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh)). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:.

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