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THE MOST HONORED

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“The Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, was asked: ‘Who is the most honored among men?’ He replied: ‘The one who fears Allah the most.’ The Companions said: ‘That is not what we meant.’ So he said: ‘Then, Joseph, the prophet of Allah son of a prophet of Allah (Jacob), son of another prophet of Allah (Isaac), Abraham the friend of Allah.’ They said: ‘This too is not what we meant.’ The Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, inquired: ‘Are you asking me about Arab families. If that is so, those who were worthy of honor before Islam are worthy of honor in Islam provided they are well informed with it.’"

Muslim with a chain up to Abu Hurairah who related this.