Is the meaning of the Hadith: "He is not of us who does not respect our elders" referring to the old person or to one who is older in age even by one or two years?
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"He is not of us who does not show mercy to our young ones and respect our elders." The meaning of respecting elders includes honoring and appreciating anyone who is older in age, whether an old man or a young person.
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