It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both), he said: In my view, the most honorable among people is my companion.
Hadith Referenceالادب المفرد / كتاب المجالس / 1145
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:صحيح
Hadith Takhrij«صحيح : أخرجه المؤلف فى التاريخ الكبير : 393/6 و ابن المبارك فى الزهد : 667 و الخرائطي فى مكارم الأخلاق : 713»
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Maulana Usman Muneeb
Benefits and Issues: From this, it is understood that honoring and respecting one's companion is obligatory. What is meant here is a good friend and companion who invites a person towards goodness. Compliance with the commands and honoring of a bad companion is not intended.
Source: Fadlullah al-Ahad: Urdu Commentary on al-Adab al-Mufrad, Page: 1145