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Indeed you possess two traits that Allah loves: prudence and deliberation
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🏷️ Indeed you possess two traits that Allah loves: prudence and deliberation
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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."
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.
Key points
- 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.