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Is kissing the hands of elders permissible as a sign of respect for them?

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It is Sunnah to respect and honor the elderly, for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Indeed, part of glorifying Allah is honoring the Muslim elder." As for kissing his hand, it is a matter of scholarly disagreement if he is known for righteousness and uprightness.

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