It is narrated from Uqbah bin Abd al-Ghafir that he said: Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) went to Amir Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan (may Allah be pleased with them both), and at that time people of the various clans of Quraysh were sitting around him in a circle. Amir Mu'awiyah (may Allah be pleased with him) asked him about their forefathers, until he asked: What do you say about your father, Abbas bin Abd al-Muttalib? Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: "May Allah Almighty have mercy on Abu al-Fadl (Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him). By Allah! He was the uncle of the Prophet of Allah, the coolness of the eyes of the Messenger of Allah, the chief of uncles and of friends, and the glory of the elders. His forefathers were generous and his ancestors were brave. He had deep knowledge of affairs; forbearance had adorned him and understanding prevailed over him. By his wisdom he would win the devotion of every refined and dignified person, and by his excellent judgement he would keep away from every cowardly and fearful opponent. Before the mention of his virtue the standing of friends faded, and at the mention of his clan other lineages fell behind. He was the custodian of the House of Allah, the one who gave water to the pilgrims, and a man of noble lineage and kinship. And why would he not be so, and how could he not be so, when the one who trained and guided him was that personage (the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him) who was the most honoured and the most understanding of all those of Quraysh who walked on the earth or rode?" This hadith is sahih (authentic) on the condition of Imam Muslim, but he did not record it.