The Meaning of the Hadith: Whoever Loves for People to Stand for Him

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner asks about the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) What is meant by it?

Answer:
The intended meaning is if he loves for them to stand for him while he is sitting. This is the practice of the Persians, the Zoroastrians, and the arrogant. If he is sitting and they are standing for him for the sake of pomp and ceremony, this is not permissible. However, if they are standing for him for the sake of security, such as in the case of those in authority who take guards and stand for them, there is nothing wrong with it, because this falls under the category of protection; it is a matter of protection.
Likewise, if they stand up to greet him when he enters, there is no harm. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to the Ansar when Sa'd ibn Mu'adh (may Allah be pleased with him) was brought in on a donkey, he said They stood up to welcome him and greet him. If they stand up to greet him and shake his hand, that is a good thing. The issue is only if they stand up over him while he is sitting for the sake of grandeur, not for the sake of security or necessity. Yes.