Does the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) statement, “I am the master of the children of Adam, and there is no boasting,” negate the preference that falls under the category of forbidden boasting?

Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks: Does the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) statement, “I am the master of the children of Adam, and there is no boasting,” does the phrase “and there is no boasting” negate the preference that falls under the category of forbidden boasting?

Answer:
Without a doubt, it negates the preference intended to belittle the one preferred over and to boast about the one who is superior.