It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) that once I submitted in the presence of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), "O Messenger of Allah, which is the most virtuous deed?" The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "To have faith in Allah, to affirm Him, and to strive in His path." The questioner submitted, "O Messenger of Allah! I am asking about a rank lower than that." The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Gentleness of nature and patience." The questioner submitted, "O Messenger of Allah! I am asking about a rank even lower than that." He said, "Do not have bad assumptions about Allah regarding what Allah has decreed for you."