`Abdullah (bin Mas`ud) said, “None has more sense of ghaira than Allah therefore – He prohibits shameful sins (illegal sexual intercourse, etc.) whether committed openly or secretly. And none loves to be praised more than Allah does, and for this reason He praises Himself.” I asked Abu Wali, “Did you hear it from `Abdullah?” He said, “Yes,” I said, “Did `Abdullah ascribe it to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)?” He said, “Yes.”