is pure, and it is inappropriate to place something pure in a place like that.”^[1]

Dear Islamic brothers! Now consider this: when the miswak is to be shown this level of honour due to its connection with a sunnah of the Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم, then imagine the honour of a person who has a direct connection of faith with the Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم himself?

Think this over deeply. When the saliva of a Muslim is worth this much respect, that scholars say it is prohibited to put it in an impure place, then what about the respect, honour and esteem of a Muslim himself?

Respect of a Muslim

As narrated in Sunan Ibn Mājah, the Messenger of Allah صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم  once addressed the KaꜤbah.

O KaꜤbah! How pure you are, and how pure is your fragrance! How exalted you are, and how lofty is your honour! By He in Whose power is the soul of Muhammad! In the court of Allah, the honour of a single Muslim is greater than yours.^[2]

Dear Islamic brothers! Let’s really try to contemplate over the huge honour and esteem Allah has granted Muslims. There are indeed differences in degrees of respect, so a saint and a common Muslim are not equal in this. The honour religious scholars possess is also much greater than normal Muslims. Having said this, they are all respectable as Muslims. If the light of Islam is shining in someone’s heart, they are honourable and deserving of respect.

Consequently, we should respect every Muslim and be mindful of their sanctity. In this regard, Allah’s Messenger صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم explained: