What is the ruling on calling students of knowledge "al-Mutawwi'ah"?

Question:
The second question: What is the ruling on calling students of knowledge "al-Mutawwi'ah"?

Answer:
People are divided into three categories: the scholar, the student of knowledge, and the common person. Each category has its own types and varieties. It is the custom of some people in Najd here to call the one who is in the middle category, or the student of knowledge who leads people in prayer or teaches them the Qur'an, a *mutawwa'*. This means that Allah has made him willing, that Allah has made him a worshipper of Him and an obedient servant to Him.with a rank higher than the common people, above the common people but below the scholar. This is because the meaning of *mutawwa'* is that Allah has made him willing, causing him to work in obedience to Allah, benefit the people, lead them in prayer, and teach their children. So he is called a *mutawwa'* by a custom prevalent in many parts of Najd, and I think it is not known in other countries. This is the meaning of *mutawwi'*.
If he is given this title according to custom, there is nothing wrong with it. However, if he leaves that aside and is addressed by his name, that is more beloved to him, such as saying "O Abu So-and-so," calling him by his kunyah, or "O So-and-so," by his known name, or "O my brother," if that is more beloved to him, there is nothing wrong with it. This is because some people may dislike being called "O mutawwi'." If he dislikes that, he can speak to him and address him in whatever he likes. But if he does not dislike it, or if he likes it, there is nothing wrong with it.