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Ibn ‘Abbās (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) reported: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said to Al-Ashajj, Ashajj ‘Abdul-Qays: "Indeed you possess two traits that Allah loves: prudence and deliberation."

[Authentic hadith] [Narrated by Muslim]

Explanation

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said to Al-Mundhir ibn ‘Ā’idh, known as Al-Ashajj of the tribe of ‘Abdul-Qays and its leader (may Allah be pleased with him): Indeed, you possess two traits that Allah loves: reason, calm deliberation, sobriety, and avoiding haste.

Benefits

Encouraging the adoption of prudence and deliberation.

Encouraging deliberation in matters and the consideration of consequences.

Prudence and deliberation are among the praiseworthy traits.

One should praise Allah Almighty for the good character traits He has naturally instilled in him.

"Al-Ashajj" refers to someone who has been injured with a wound on the face, head, or forehead.

Categories

Oneness of Allah's Names and Attributes, Praiseworthy Morals