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

Arabic text

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».

Translation

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.

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.

Topics

• The Creed
• Virtues and Manners
• Belief in Allah the Mighty and Majestic
• Oneness of Allah's Names and Attributes
• Jurisprudence of Ethics
• Praiseworthy Morals