Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Whoever does not show mercy to our young ones and does not recognize the rights of our elders, has no connection with us."
Hadith Referenceمسند الحميدي / 597
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده صحيح
Hadith Takhrij«إسناده صحيح وأخرجه الحاكم فى «مستدركه» برقم: 209، وأبو داود فى «سننه» برقم: 4943، والترمذي فى «جامعه» برقم: 1920، وأحمد فى «مسنده» ، برقم: 6848»
Benefit: In this hadith, compassion towards the young, respect for elders, and fulfilling their rights have been emphasized. By "kabir" (elder), a person who is greater in age or knowledge is meant. In some ahadith, scholars ('ulama) are also mentioned.
Source: Musnad al-Humaydi: Commentary by Muhammad Ibrahim bin Bashir, Page: 597