Sahih Muslim – Hadith No : 6265

Amir b. Sa’d reported on the authority of his father that Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: The greatest sinner amongst the Muslims is one who asked about a thing (from Allah’s Apostle) which had not been forbidden for the Muslims and it was forbidden for them because of his persistently asking about it.

Hadith In Arabic Text :

حدثنا يحيى بن يحيى، أخبرنا إبراهيم بن سعد، عن ابن شهاب، عن عامر بن، سعد عن أبيه، قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏”‏ إن أعظم المسلمين في المسلمين جرما من سأل عن شىء لم يحرم على المسلمين فحرم عليهم من أجل مسألته ‏”‏ ‏.‏

Chapter : The Book Pertaining to the Excellent Qualities of the Holy Prophet (may Peace be upon them) and His – كتاب الفضائل