The Superiority of the Messenger over the Heavens, the Earth, and the Angels

The questioner:
A report from the educated that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is superior to the heavens and the earth.

The Shaykh:
Allah knows best. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is the best of creation and the master of the children of Adam (peace and blessings be upon him). As for saying he is superior to what is in the heavens and the earth, or superior to Jibril, Allah knows best; we do not know. We are prohibited from excessive praise and exaggeration regarding his right (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes. Is the believer superior to the angels? There is a difference of opinion. Is there a disagreement among scholars as to whether the angels are superior to the believers from the children of Adam, or whether the believers from the children of Adam are superior to the angels? There is a disagreement among scholars, and the correct position is to remain silent on this and not delve into it, for there is benefit for us in it. Yes.