The other view is that no one should prefer me over Jonah son of Mattā, as appears in certain narrations: “Do not prefer me above the prophets, nor above Jonah son of Mattā.” This stems from his humility and self-effacement—may Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him and upon all the prophets whom Allah sent.

Here ends the first volume of Al-Bidāyah wa’l-Nihāyah. It is followed by the second volume, which opens with: The Story of Moses.