رسولُ اللَّهِ صلى اللَّه عليه وآله : الشَّيخُ شابٌّ على حُبِّ أنيسٍ ، وطُولِ حَياةٍ ، وكَثرَةِ مالٍ . بحار الأنوار : 77 / 174 / 9 .
The Prophet (SAWA) said, ‘The old man is a youth when it comes to his love for his intimate one, his long life and his abundant wealth.’ Bihar al-Anwar, v. 77, p. 174, no. 9
رسولُ اللَّهِ صلى اللَّه عليه وآله : مِن إجلالِ اللَّهِ إجلالُ ذي الشَّيبَةِ المُسلمِ . الكافي : 2 / 165 / 1 .
The Prophet (SAWA) said, ‘Venerating Allah includes venerating the old from among the Muslims.’ al-Kafi, v. 2, p. 165, no. 1
رسولُ اللَّهِ صلى اللَّه عليه وآله : إنَّ مِن إجلالِي تَوقِيرَ الشَّيخِ مِن اُمَّتي . كنز العمّال : 6013 .
The Prophet (SAWA) said, ‘Verily venerating me includes honouring the old men of my community.’ Kanz al-Ummal, no. 6013