Silsilah as-Sahihah 3197 — Do not exaggerate in honoring the Prophet

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "I am Muhammad, the son of Abdullah. I am the servant of Allah and His Messenger. I do not want you to exaggerate my status beyond the rank which Allah, the Exalted, has granted me."