65/37.1. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 4805 — Do Not Boast Over Yunus
The Statement of Allah the Exalted: "And, verily, Yūnus (Jonah) was one of the Messengers." (V.37:139)
Hadith About Not Claiming Superiority Over Yunus
Sahih Bukhari : 4805
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 4805
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 ".
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "He who says that I am better than Jonah bin Matta, tells a lie.'
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 4805In-book reference : Book 65, Hadith 327USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 6, Book 60, Hadith 329
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 4805
This Hadith gives a direct warning about speech. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said that whoever says, 'I am better than Yunus bin Matta,' has told a lie. The main topic is humble speech about the Prophets. The wording is strong because it protects the honor of Prophet Yunus. A person may speak with good intentions but still cross a line by making claims that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) rejected. This Hadith about Yunus bin Matta teaches that religious speech should be careful, honest, and humble. It also reminds us that respect for one Prophet should not be shown by lowering another Prophet.
What we learn from this hadith
- Do not claim superiority over Yunus bin Matta.
- Respecting one Prophet must not lead to lowering another.
- Truthful speech matters in religious matters.
- Humility protects a person from false claims.
