Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Amr (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrates from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) that he said: "He who does not show mercy to our young ones, and does not recognize the right of our elders and does not honor and respect them, is not from us."
Hadith Referenceالادب المفرد / كتاب الأكابر / 354
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:صحيح
Hadith Takhrij«صحيح : أخرجه أبوداؤد ، كتاب الأدب ، باب الرحمة : 4943 و الترمذي : 1920 و الحميدي : 597 و ابن أبى شيبة : 214/5 و أحمد : 7073»
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Maulana Usman Muneeb
Benefits and Issues: From this hadith, it is understood that the right of the elder is his respect and honor, even if he commits excess.
Source: Fadlullah al-Ahad: Urdu Commentary on al-Adab al-Mufrad, Page: 354