There was no person more beloved to them (the Companions) than the ‎Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). Nevertheless, they would ‎not stand up when they saw him, knowing his dislike for that

There was no person more beloved to them (the Companions) than the ‎Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). Nevertheless, they would ‎not stand up when they saw him, knowing his dislike for that

Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: There was no person more beloved to them (the ‎Companions) than the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). ‎Nevertheless, they would not stand up when they saw him, knowing his dislike for that.

[Sahih/Authentic.] [At-Tirmidhi]

Explanation

In this Hadīth, Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) explains that no one was dearer to the ‎honorable Companions than the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon ‎him). Nevertheless, they would not stand up when they saw him coming towards them ‎because they knew that he hated to see anyone stand up for him. ‎

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Manners of Visiting and Seeking Permission, Prophet's Humility