to Imam Sadiq (a.s): “Can any one stand up for someone else as a sign of respect?” Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “This act is not recommended, except when done in respect for men knowledgeable in religion.”
وعن إسحاق بن عمار قال
قلت لأبي عبد الله (عليه السلام): من قام من مجلسه تعظيما لرجل؟ قال: مكروه إلا لرجل في الدين.
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