It is narrated from Hazrat Ashaj bin Asr (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to me: "There are two qualities in you which Allah Almighty loves very much." I asked, "Which qualities are those?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Forbearance and modesty." I asked, "Were these habits present in me from the beginning or did they develop later?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "They have been in you from the beginning." I, expressing gratitude to Allah, said, "All praise is due to Allah who created me with two qualities beloved to Him."