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Sunan Abu Dawud #4671

Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي الْعَالِيَةِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَا يَنْبَغِي لِعَبْدٍ أَنْ يَقُولَ إِنِّي خَيْرٌ مِنْ يُونُسَ بْنِ مَتَّى ‏"‏ ‏.‏
It is not fitting for a servent to say that I (The Prophet) is better than Jonah son of Matta.
Narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas reported the Prophet (May peace be upon him) as saying :

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of humility and respect for all prophets, specifically mentioning Jonah son of Matta. The statement serves as a reminder that no servant should claim superiority over another, regardless of their status or achievements. This teaching encourages believers to recognize the value of all prophets and to maintain a humble attitude.

Modern Application

In today's society, this principle can be applied by fostering an environment of respect and humility in our interactions. Acknowledging the contributions of others, regardless of their background or status, helps to build a more inclusive community where everyone feels valued.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophets and Respectful Communication because it highlights the importance of recognizing the status of all prophets and encourages respectful discourse among individuals.

ProphetsRespectful Communication

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4671 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Model Behavior of the Prophet (Kitab Al-Sunnah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas reported the Prophet (May peace be upon him) as saying :.

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