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.
حَدَّثَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ الْمُنْذِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ فُلَيْحٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ هِلاَلِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ، مِنْ بَنِي عَامِرِ بْنِ لُؤَىٍّ عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، رضى الله عنه عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ
" مَنْ قَالَ أَنَا خَيْرٌ مِنْ يُونُسَ بْنِ مَتَّى فَقَدْ كَذَبَ ".
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "He who says that I am better than Jonah bin Matta, tells a lie.'
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:
Context
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against arrogance in this hadith, specifically regarding the comparison of oneself to the esteemed Prophet Jonah (Yunus). He asserts that anyone claiming to be better than Jonah is lying, which serves as a reminder of humility and the recognition of the unique roles of all prophets.
Modern Application
In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to practice humility and avoid comparisons that may lead to arrogance. Recognizing the unique contributions of others fosters a more respectful and supportive community.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophets and Prophetic Warning because it emphasizes the importance of humility and the unique status of prophets in Islam.
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 #4599 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:.
