English translation
3712. It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: "If there comes to you a man who is respected among his own people, then honor him." (Hasan)
Hadith 3712
If A Man Who Is Respected Among His People Comes To You, Then Honor Him
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الحديث: 3712 ¦ الجزء: 2 ¦ الصفحة: 1223
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Source no. 3712 · Volume 8 · Page 212
Hasan
حسن، الصحيحة (١٢٠٥) ، الروض النضير (٢٦٨)
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Arabic text
3712 - حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ قَالَ: أَنْبَأَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَجْلَانَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «إِذَا أَتَاكُمْ كَرِيمُ قَوْمٍ فَأَكْرِمُوهُ»
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a. The honor of a guest should be in accordance with his status and position. b. A non-Muslim guest should be welcomed cheerfully, and proper hospitality should be extended to him. However, one should avoid doing any action that may affect his or the Muslims' dignity and prestige adversely.