Volume 6, Book 60, Number 158:
Narrated Abu Wail:
‘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 Apostle?” He said,
“Yes.”