Q
How does the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) demonstrate humility in his response regarding superiority over Moses?
A
Two men, a Muslim and a Jew, abused each other. The Muslim said, “By Him Who gave superiority
to Muhammad over all the people.” On that, the Jew said, “By Him Who gave superiority to Moses
over all the people.” The Muslim became furious at that and slapped the Jew in the face. The Jew went
to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and informed him of what had happened between him and the Muslim. Allah’s
Apostle said, “Don’t give me superiority over Moses, for the people will fall unconscious on the Day
of Resurrection and I will be the first to gain consciousness, and behold ! Moses will be there holding
the side of Allah’s Throne. I will not know whether Moses has been among those people who have
become unconscious and then has regained consciousness before me, or has been among those
exempted by Allah from falling unconscious.”
to Muhammad over all the people.” On that, the Jew said, “By Him Who gave superiority to Moses
over all the people.” The Muslim became furious at that and slapped the Jew in the face. The Jew went
to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and informed him of what had happened between him and the Muslim. Allah’s
Apostle said, “Don’t give me superiority over Moses, for the people will fall unconscious on the Day
of Resurrection and I will be the first to gain consciousness, and behold ! Moses will be there holding
the side of Allah’s Throne. I will not know whether Moses has been among those people who have
become unconscious and then has regained consciousness before me, or has been among those
exempted by Allah from falling unconscious.”
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 6517, Book 81, Hadith 106
Sahih al-Bukhari 6517, Book 81, Hadith 106
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