By Allah, I have greater protective jealousy than he does, and Allah has greater protective jealousy than I do. Because of His protective jealousy, Allah has forbidden immoral deeds, both open and hidden. No one loves to accept excuses more than Allah; for this reason He sent those who warn and bring glad tidings. And no one loves praise more than Allah; for this reason Allah has promised Paradise.”

Al-Bukhārī said: “And ‘Ubayd Allāh ibn ‘Amr narrated from ‘Abd al-Malik: ‘No person has greater protective jealousy than Allah.’” Al-Bukhārī devoted a chapter heading to this.

In the Sahīh, Abū Hurayra reports that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

“Allah has protective jealousy, and His protective jealousy is aroused when a believer does what He has forbidden him.”

In the Sahīh, Asmā’ reports that she heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say:

“Nothing has greater protective jealousy than Allah.”

In the two Sahīh collections, ‘Ā’isha reports that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

“O