if he was asked he would give. if he promised or coveted his promise was like a reality and his coveting was like a fulfillment. poets praised him for his generosity and orators mentioned his magnanimity.
وكان إدا سئل أعطى، وإذا وعد أو أطمع، كان وعده كالعيان، وإطماعه كالانجاز. ومدحته الشعراء بالجود، وذكرته الخطباء بالسماح.