It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ubadah bin Samit (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "He is not from my Ummah who does not honor our elders, does not show mercy to our young ones, and does not recognize the right of our scholars."
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب العلم / 239
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«صحيح لغيره دون قوله: ويعرف لعالمنا وھذا اسناد منقطع، ابو قبيل حيي بن ھانيء لم يسمع من عبادة ۔ أخرجه البزار في مسنده : 2718، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 22755 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 23135»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … In any case, the people of knowledge are the best individuals in society. Allah Ta‘ala has used these very people to transmit the Islamic Shari‘ah to future generations; therefore, they are the most deserving of respect and honor.