Is their saying, "If Imam Ahmad had been in the era of the Children of Israel, he would have been a prophet," an exaggeration?

Question:
May Allah guide you, Honorable Shaykh. The questioner says: A man says, "If Imam Ahmad had been in the era of the Children of Israel, he would have been one of their prophets." What is the response to such a statement?

Answer:
This is nonsense. This is nonsense from a madman. This speech is not permissible. This is an exaggeration. This is an exaggeration and praise that is not permissible. Yes, Imam Ahmad is a great Imam, without a doubt. He is the Imam of the people of the Sunnah and the greatest of the hadith scholars. There is no doubt in that. But what is said, that he could have been a prophet—yes, I mean, this is a suggestion to Allah to make Imam Ahmad a prophet. It is a suggestion to Allah. Allah knows best where He places His message. He is the One who chooses the messengers and the prophets, and no one suggests to Him, "This one is suitable for prophethood." Yes.