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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سِنَانٍ، حَدَّثَنَا فُلَيْحٌ، حَدَّثَنَا هِلاَلٌ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ
" مَنْ قَالَ أَنَا خَيْرٌ مِنْ يُونُسَ بْنِ مَتَّى فَقَدْ كَذَبَ ".
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whoever says that I am better than Jonah bin Matta, is a liar."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against claiming superiority over other prophets, specifically Jonah bin Matta. This statement serves as a reminder of humility and respect for all prophets, emphasizing that each has a unique role in the divine plan.
Modern Application
This teaching can be applied today by fostering a sense of humility and respect among individuals. It encourages people to appreciate the contributions of others and to avoid arrogance in their beliefs and practices.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophets and Prophetic Warning because it conveys a warning against arrogance and highlights the respect due to all prophets.
Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not tell you that I have the depositories [containing the provision] of Allah or that I know the unseen, nor do I tell you that I am an angel. I only follow what is revealed to me." Say, "Is the blind equivalent to the seeing? Then will you not give thought?"
This hadith is #4398 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 Abu Huraira:.
