Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "These traits of character are from Allah Almighty. Whoever Allah Almighty intends good for, He grants him good character, and whoever He intends evil for, He grants him bad character."
Al-Tabarani recorded it in al-Mu'jam al-Awsat. Its chain contains Maslamah bin Ali, who is da'if (weak).
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب الأدب / 12661
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