The Dealings of the Prophet of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, with those of high social status

Introduction:

The Prophet’s superb manners manifested themselves in many different forms, and with all societal groups without exception, that includes the Muslims, non-Muslims, rich, poor, leaders, and subordinates. The Prophet of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, used to give special treatment, honor, and respect to those who had a high status in society. He, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, used to give everyone with a right their specific rights, and would not lower the rank of the highly ranked in society, rather, he would preserve their status among their people, and order his Companions to do the same.

When speaking about the levels of the narrators, Muslim (a scholar) said: “He, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, would not lower the highly ranked person below his rank, and would not raise someone whose rank in knowledge was low above their rank. He, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, would give every person their due right, and would put them in their respective places. It has been mentioned on the authority of