It is narrated from Sayyiduna Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) said regarding Sayyiduna Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him): This is Abbas bin Abdul Muttalib, who is the most generous (i.e., charitable) among the Quraysh and excels the most in maintaining ties of kinship.