What is the ruling on preferring one prophet over another?
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The questioner:
The questioner asks: Is it permissible to say that Ibrahim (peace be upon him) is the best of the prophets after the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)? And what is the ruling on preferring one prophet over another?
The Shaykh:
Yes, Allah preferred those messengers, giving some of them preference over others. It is Allah who granted the preference. However, it is not permissible to belittle the one who is less preferred; it is not permissible to belittle the one who is less preferred. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When? The Messenger is undoubtedly better than Yunus, but the one who is less preferred should not be belittled. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner asks: Are there etiquettes and established principles?
The Shaykh:
It is said that Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is better than Yunus ibn Matta, and this is intended as boasting, so it is not permissible. However, if the intention is to narrate the blessings of Allah without exaggeration, there is no harm. So, narrate the blessings of your Lord.
The questioner asks: Is it permissible to say that Ibrahim (peace be upon him) is the best of the prophets after the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)? And what is the ruling on preferring one prophet over another?
The Shaykh:
Yes, Allah preferred those messengers, giving some of them preference over others. It is Allah who granted the preference. However, it is not permissible to belittle the one who is less preferred; it is not permissible to belittle the one who is less preferred. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Do not prefer me over Yunus ibn
لا تفضلوني على يونس بنThe questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner asks: Are there etiquettes and established principles?
The Shaykh:
It is said that Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is better than Yunus ibn Matta, and this is intended as boasting, so it is not permissible. However, if the intention is to narrate the blessings of Allah without exaggeration, there is no harm. So, narrate the blessings of your Lord.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حُكم التفضيل بين الأنبياء؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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