65/37.1. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 4804 — Respecting Prophet Yunus
The Statement of Allah the Exalted: "And, verily, Yūnus (Jonah) was one of the Messengers." (V.37:139)
Hadith About Prophet Yunus and Humble Speech
Sahih Bukhari : 4804
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 4804
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، رضى الله عنه قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " مَا يَنْبَغِي لأَحَدٍ أَنْ يَكُونَ خَيْرًا مِنِ ابْنِ مَتَّى ".
`Abdullah Narrated from:
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Nobody has the right to be better than (Jonah) bin Matta."
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 4804In-book reference : Book 65, Hadith 326USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 6, Book 60, Hadith 328
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 4804
This Hadith teaches humility when speaking about the Prophets of Allah. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said that nobody has the right to be better than Yunus bin Matta. The wording directs Muslims away from careless comparison between Prophets. The core topic is humility, especially in speech. The Hadith about Prophet Yunus does not invite people to rank Prophets by personal opinion. It teaches respect and restraint. When speaking about Allah’s chosen messengers, a believer should avoid words that may sound proud, dismissive, or unfair. The Hadith is simple, but it gives a clear rule: do not speak in a way that lowers the station of Yunus bin Matta.
What we learn from this hadith
- Speak with respect about all Prophets of Allah.
- Avoid careless claims of superiority between Prophets.
- Humility is needed even when discussing noble religious figures.
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) guided people to careful and fair speech.
