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Sahih al-Bukhari 4604 (Book 65, Hadith 126) #4387
False Claims About the Prophet (ﷺ)

SUMMARY: The Prophet (ﷺ) warned against making false claims about him being better than Jonah bin Matta.

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "Whoever says that I am better than Jonah bin Matta, is a liar".
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سِنَانٍ، حَدَّثَنَا فُلَيْحٌ، حَدَّثَنَا هِلاَلٌ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ قَالَ أَنَا خَيْرٌ مِنْ يُونُسَ بْنِ مَتَّى فَقَدْ كَذَبَ

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falsehood  *  prophet  *  matta

QUICK LESSONS:
Speak truthfully and respectfully about prophets

EXPLANATIONS:
The hadith narrated by Abu Huraira warns us against making false claims about the Prophet (ﷺ). It is narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whoever says that I am better than Jonah bin Matta, is a liar". This hadith teaches us to be careful of what we say and not make any false claims or statements. We should also be mindful of our words and not compare anyone to the prophet as no one can ever reach his level. We should always remember that he was sent as a mercy for all mankind and we should strive to follow his teachings in order to gain Allah's pleasure.

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