Imam Hassan (a.s) was questioned about manliness. He said: “Manliness is equal to guarding one's religion, running one’s affairs, using good temper to solve problems, promoting peace, talking gently, and friendship with people.”
سئل الحسن بن علي (عليهما السلام) عن المروءة، فقال
حفظ الرجل دينه، وقيامه في إصلاح ضيعته، وحسن منازعته، وافشاء السلام، ولين الكلام، والتحبب إلى الناس.
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