Protecting one's honour , Respecting authority figures , Seeking justice from God .

This hadith speaks to the importance of protecting one's honour and respecting authority. It was narrated by Abu Huraira, who reported that Sa'd b. Ubada said that he asked Allah's Messenger if he were to find a man with his wife, should he not touch him before bringing four witnesses? The Prophet replied yes, but Sa'd said no way! He then went on to say that by Him Who has sent you with the Truth, I would hasten with my sword to him before that. The Prophet then said "Listen to what your chief says". He is jealous of his honour and I am more jealous than him and God is more jealous than I. This hadith teaches us how important it is for us to protect our own honour as well as respect those in authority over us such as leaders or chiefs in our community or family. We must also remember that God is even more protective of His servants than we are ourselves so we must always strive for justice in all matters related to our own personal affairs or those around us.