Is the elder person inherently held in higher esteem or closer to the acceptance of supplications than a scholar?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Funerals

Book 7 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The assertion that an elder who is ignorant holds greater esteem than a scholar or is closer to the acceptance of supplications is not conceded. The Lawgiver prioritized knowledge in other prayers, suggesting knowledge holds greater weight than mere age.