50/6. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2762a — Allah’s Self-Respect
The Protective Jealousy (Ghirah) Of Allah The Most High, And The Prohibition Of Immoral Behavior
Hadith About Allah’s Self-Respect
Sahih Muslim : 2762a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2762a
قَالَ يَحْيَى وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ، أَنَّ عُرْوَةَ بْنَ الزُّبَيْرِ، حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّ أَسْمَاءَ بِنْتَ أَبِي بَكْرٍ حَدَّثَتْهُ أَنَّهَا، سَمِعَتْ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " لَيْسَ شَىْءٌ أَغْيَرَ مِنَ اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ " .
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Asma' daughter of Abu Bakr, through another chain of transmitters.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2762aIn-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 42USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 37, Hadith 6650
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2762a
This narration from Asma’ bint Abi Bakr is short, but its meaning is clear. She heard Allah’s Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم say that nothing is more self-respecting than Allah. The report does not add a list of deeds or a long explanation. So the content should not go beyond the wording. It teaches the believer to know Allah with reverence and to take His limits seriously. When users search “Allah is self-respecting hadith” or “nothing is more self-respecting than Allah,” this narration gives a concise wording from the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. It also connects well with the nearby reports that mention Allah prohibiting abominable acts, but this specific text itself simply states the attribute of Allah’s self-respect.
What we learn from this hadith
- The narration states that nothing is more self-respecting than Allah.
- The report is short and should be explained without adding extra details.
- Knowing this should lead to reverence for Allah’s limits.
- It supports the broader topic of Allah’s ghayrah in nearby narrations.
