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٣٣ : 23 + $ 435 : J D7 ) 1 +=J +J . d _ M 5 5 3 6 <9,:gh d 9R ,: : ;I . i L 'H : 33—Respect the Respectable Chiefs of Other People Narrated by Hadrat Ibn Umar (May Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet of Allah (May peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “When a respectable person of a people pays you a visit, show him due respect. ” (Sunan Ibn M a a a a jah, Book of Manners, Chapter: Treat honourably the distinguished leaders of the various nations) Explanatory Notes The most effective means of promoting wholesome relations between countries and nations and parties lies in respecting and honouring leaders and dignitaries of one another. Our chief (May peace and blessings of Allah be on him) has been very emphatic to the Muslims in this behalf. This Hadith is one of the many having a bearing on this