Abu 'Uthman reported that 'Umar wanted to appoint a man as governor. The governor said, "I have such-and-such a number of children and I have never kissed any of them." 'Umar said, "Allah Almighty will only show mercy to the kindest of His slaves."
Reference: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 99 In-book : Book 5, Hadith 16 English translation : Book 5, Hadith 99
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