Benefits of the Hadith: (… She said, “I used to say, if that is the case, I would not prefer anyone over myself”)

The Shaykh : This is also part of her good manners; she did not say, “I will not give permission,” because if she had said that, it would have been a refusal of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Instead, she said, “I would not prefer anyone over myself.” This indicates the good manners of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them). Similarly, when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) for permission to give the leftover food to the elders on his left, he said, “I would not prefer my leftover food to anyone,” and he did not say, “Do not give it to them.” This is part of the etiquette in wording. Yes.