Mazida al-'Abdi said, "Ashajj came and took the hand of the Prophet,
may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and kissed it. The Prophet, may
Allah bless him and grant him peace, told him, 'You have two qualities
which Allah and His Messenger love.' He asked, 'Was I born with them or
are they characteristics which I have acquired?' He said, 'No, they are
part of the natural character on which you were formed.' Ashajj said, 'Praise
belongs to Allah who has created me with what Allah an His Messenger love!'"
Ashajj 'Abdu'l-Qays said, "The Prophet, may Allah bless him and
grant him peace, said to me, 'You have two qualities which Allah loves.'
I asked, 'What are they, may Allah bless him and grant him peace,?' He
said, 'Forbearance and modesty.' I asked, 'Have I had them for a long time
or are they new?' He replied, 'You have had them for a long time.' I said,
'Praise be to Allah who fashioned me with two qualities which Allah loves!'"
