as a safeguard for monotheism and a barrier against the excess that leads to polytheism.

Lessons derived from the hadith:

1. The prohibition of exaggerated praise and contrived wording, lest it open the door to associating partners with Allah.
2. His ﷺ humility and his keen concern to preserve the creed from anything that might undermine it.
3. That he is the servant of Allah and His messenger; he has no share in the divine command—every matter belongs wholly to Allah, exalted is He.
4. A warning against Satan’s schemes, for he may come by urging people to go beyond the prescribed limits.