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 Messenger ? He said, Yes.