Silsilah as-Sahihah 2608 — Respecting apparent status

The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "When an honorable man from any people comes to you, honor him." This hadith is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar, Sayyiduna Jarir bin Abdullah Bajali, Sayyiduna Jabir bin Abdullah, Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah, Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas, Sayyiduna Mu'adh bin Jabal, Sayyiduna Adi bin Hatim, Sayyiduna Abu Rashid Abdur Rahman bin Abd, and Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with them).