It is narrated from Imam al-Sha'bi (may Allah have mercy on him) that Jarir bin Yazid bin Jarir came to him, and he spread out a cushion for him (to sit on) in his honour, although some honoured elders and shaykhs were also sitting with him. When he was asked about this conduct, he said: "This hadith has reached me that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: 'When the honoured and dignified person of a people comes to you, then honour and respect him.'"
Musaddad bin Musarhad recorded this report in his Musnad, and this hadith is of the hasan (good) grade on the basis of other reliable supporting narrations.
Hadith Referenceالمطالب العالية بزوائد المسانيد الثمانية / كتاب الأدب / 2838
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده صحيح، مرسل
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