Hadith · 5800

Indeed you possess two traits that Allah loves: prudence and deliberation

عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ رَضيَ اللهُ عنهما قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ لِلْأَشَجِّ أَشَجِّ عَبْدِ الْقَيْسِ: «إِنَّ فِيكَ خَصْلَتَيْنِ يُحِبُّهُمَا اللهُ: الْحِلْمُ، وَالْأَنَاةُ».

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."

Sahih (authentic) Source: Muslim · رواه مسلم

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.

Lessons from the hadith

  • 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.

Oneness of Allah's Names and AttributesPraiseworthy Morals

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