It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik, may Allah be pleased with him, that no one could surpass the she-camel of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, named ‘Adhba’. But one day, a Bedouin came on his camel and surpassed the Prophet’s she-camel. When this was hard on the noble Companions, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Indeed, it is a right upon Allah that whatever He elevates in this world, He then lowers its status as well.
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه البخاري: 2871، 2872، 6501، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 13659 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 13694»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … In this, there is an indication towards detachment from the world, humility, and modesty, because whatever attains elevation in this (world), humiliation is also destined for it.