The ruling on saying “the honorable so-and-so”

Question:
May Allah reward you, O honorable Shaykh. This questioner asks: What is the ruling on saying “the honorable so-and-so”? Is this considered a form of praise?

Answer:
No, “honorable”! Do you not honor your brother? Do you not honor the scholars? Do you not honor the rulers? People have their due and their status. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Place people in their proper stations.”