In Qisas al-Anbiya, the Prophet (saas) was described in this way: His body was clean and his scent beautiful. Change). Al, in full Al ibn Ab lib, also called Al al-Murta, (born c. 600, Mecca, Arabia [now in Saudi Arabia]died January 661, Kufa, Iraq), cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam, and fourth of the "rightly guided" ( rshidn) caliphs, as the first four successors of Muhammad are called. If his hair became parted naturally in the middle he left it so, otherwise he did not habitually make an effort to part his hair in the middle. (He did not have a small mouth). At times I looked at the full moon and at times at Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) . The joints of the bones was also large. This most comprehensive description of the Messenger of Allah (saw) is taken from Imam at-Tirmidhis (rh) ash-Shamail an-Nabawiyyah (The Prophetic Traits) and Qadhi Iyadhs (rh) ash-Shifa (The Healing). In some ahaadith it is stated that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) attained the age of sixty five years. In IGIs translation of the Shamail, the word hilya is translated as beautiful description: The Hilya Sharif in the frontispiece of IGIs edition of Imam al-Tirmidhis Al-Shamail al-Muhammadiyya. the Prophets step-son. When he walked, it was as though he were heading down a slope. Description of Hind bin Abi Hala Allah's Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) was constantly sympathetic with sorrows, persistent in thought, having no repose, prolonged in silence. Maulana Muhammad Manzoor Nomani, Maariful Hadith, (Meaning and Message of the Traditions), Darul Ishaat Publications, Karachi, Volume III, 1652/287, 98. Speech in his presence was that of the first among them. He did not speak without cause. He had black attractive eyes. We ran another test print run. In other words, he was neither light nor dark, but somewhere between the two, white like a red rose, light and limpid, and the light shone from his face. A few moments ago he would be here, and then there. The Prophet (saas) pointed to him, as if indicating to him that he should tidy up his hair and beard. What does the Prophet Muhammad physically look like? (The age of Sayyidna Hasan (Radiallahu anhu) at the time of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam)s death was seven years. he looked at a thing, with modesty and bashfulness, hence he did not stare at anything. Hind ibn Abi Hala (the son of Muhammad's wife Kadijah) described Muhammad (pbuh . His lip was most beautifulHis beard was thickHis neck was most beautiful, neither long, nor short. When the Prophet (saas) wanted to write to the leaders of foreign states, he ordered a seal-ring to be made. Hind, the daughter of Abi Umayya Ibn Al-Mugheerah al-Makhzumiyyah of the Quraish tribe, who is most commonly known as Umm Salama, was one of the earliest Muslims. He was handsome. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 17, 70. When he did not oil it, it showed.92. "Whoever brings a good deed (Islmic Monotheism and deeds of obedience to Allh and His Messenger [Peace Be Upon Him]) shall have ten times the like thereof to his credit" {Al-Qur'an 6:160} http://www.facebook.com/pages/ALLAH-U-AKBAR/Words-from-Allah-His-books-and-His-Prophets-peace-be-upon-them/158401674200526, " O Prophet! Tirmidhi in Shama'il, Bayhaqi, Tabarani, and ibn Sa'd.] Ibn 'Abbas described how he saw light shining from between his front teeth. Ali bin Abi Talib: said: while describing the Prophet (may the blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) he would say: He was not extremely tall (Mummaghit), nor was he extremely short (Mutaraddid), and he was of medium height in relation to the people. Some Ulama in the translation of this sentence, have expressed other opinions. His physique was finely-balanced [in perfect harmony and proportion]. Footnotes Umm Kulthum (Arabic ) (c.603630) is considered to be the third daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad by his first wife Khadijah bint Khuwaylid. In the first chapter fourteen ahaadith are quoted. He had the kindest and best behaviour of all people, being like a father to them. He was the best of the people in generosity, the most truthful of the people in speech, the gentlest of them in temperament, and the noblest of them in social intercourse. You cannot, as the popular saying goes, separate the message from the messenger. Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) did not have hair on the parts of his body, besides places like the arms and legs etc.) Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,VolumeII, p.241, 120. When he spoke his attendees would lower their heads as if birds had alighted upon them. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Hilya Calligraphy Panel Precision Reprint in Jali Thuluth and Naskh You guide to the straight path whomsoever You will., Allah revealed the Quran to him and through it He taught him good manners. 151, For this We sent a Messenger to you from among you to recite Our Signs to you and purify you and teach you the Book and Wisdom and teach you things you did not know before. Habib Ali introduced the topic by explaining that four sciences contribute to the study of the Prophet : 1. Zejnebja, vdiq n prill 630. 237-241. they not quarrel to talk to him,They listen to whoever speaks among them until he is finishes. If he became angry he turned away, and when he was happy he lowered his gaze. Its Time to Remove the Blinders; Preparing For Ramadan! The Hilya in Islamic Calligraphy - M. Uur Derman, PhD If he entered into his home he was a man like any other; cleaning his own garment, milking his own goat, and serving himself. We will find that within our homes, we have Gardens of Paradise. Chest broad. 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Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 118, 113. He continues: "He was continually smiling, gentle in manners, soft in nature. Saturday 4th April Spring Lodge Retreat Nottingham, UK Habib Ali al-Jifri taught three classes on the portrait (shama'il) of the Prophet Muhammad as mentioned in the famous tradition of Hind ibn Ab Welcome to Our Rasoul | a website dedicated to prophet muhammad (peace She was also known by the name Khawla. He had no rest and he only spoke when it was necessary. His companions have handed down a great many details about the Prophet (saas)s manner of dress. He had a strip of hair from the top of the chest to the navel. Recorded in Cape Town, South Africa at the Mahabbah Foundation's Annual International Spiritual Retreat 2018, and taught by Habib Muhammad al-Saqqaf with translation provided by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan. They would not expose one-another's errors, but would be equal, encouraging each-other in the fear of God. From among all those that I have seen,I, more or less, look like him. He did not speak without cause. His hair was slightly curled., COMMENTARY He who first set eyes upon him feared him, but he who associated with him loved him. Log in. When he looked at something, he turned his whole body towards it. Prophetic description (Shama'il) 3. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,VolumeII, p.241, 121. Tirmidhi, Shamail-e-Tirmizi, Kitab Bhavan Publication, New Delhi, 1997, p.137, 132. Entries (RSS) and Comments (RSS). This is because Muslims hold all prophets, most especially the Prophet Muhammad , in the highest honor, and Muslim scholars have long agreed that any depiction of any of the prophets will always fall short of the reverence and honour due to them.. That is the final fate of those who have done their duty. The Prophet (saas) was a man known for his effective, wise and concise manner of speaking. His describer says: I have never seen the like of him (Allah bless him and give him peace), neither before him nor after him. (Shamail Tirmidhi), It is related from Jaabir (Radiallahu anhu) that he said: I once saw Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi Wasallam on the night of a full moon. It is impossible to accurately describe actual beauty and elegance of Our Messanger PBUH. He spoke with his full mouth (was not arrogant), and spoke concisely. When he spoke his attendees would lower their heads as if birds had alighted upon them. His stature was neither too high nor too small. As Muslims, we can get quite emotional and sensitive about our identities. He did not speak without cause. Speech in his presence was that of the first among them. He was never angered by matters of this life nor that which was associated with it. In them there would be no raising of voices nor transgressions of prohibitions. A Portrait of the Prophet (1/3): Introducing the Study of Shama'il He did not have curly hair or lank hair. There was a vein between them that used to expand when he became angry. This type of word is used in the Arabic language for connecting words, but because no special quality or attribute is derived, some Muhadditheen (scholars of hadeeth) are of the opinion that if the letter `Jeem' has a fatah (zabar) on it, it means something that is between straight and bent. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 118, 112. Obeyed, liked, neither verbose nor cryptic.. He would guard his tongue from that which did not concern him. He only spoke about things for which he expected a reward from Allah. When he was silent, they talked, but did not quarrel in his presence. He used to eat what he liked and did not eat what he did not like.137, Rasulullah (saas) loved the meat of the forequarter.138. Book Review: Muhammad the Perfect Man | A Muslim's Book Shelf This is said because besides human beings, the moon, sun, etc. The words came one after another like pearls. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 188, 137. All rights reserved. The mouth of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was moderately wide. As for his reflection, it was upon what would endure and what would vanish. Mary, Jesus, Abraham, and Muhammad: A Shared Legacy, The Seven Phases of Prophet Muhammads Life, Earthquake Between Allahs Punishment and Universal Phenomenon, Months of the Islamic Calendar: Their Meanings. If he spoke, he struck with his right palm the inside of his left thumb. Description of the Prophet - ISLAMWorld's Greatest Religion! Before selecting red clothing, the scholars should be consulted regarding its permissibility. back, Abu Hurayrah (Radiallahu anhu) says: Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was so clean, clear, beautiful and handsome, as though his body was covered and moulded in silver. Both are reconciled thus: His habit was to look down towards the ground, but he also waited for the wahi (revelation), therefore while waiting he often looked towards the sky. It is desirable for Arab men to have wide mouths. He would introduce and conclude his speech with: Bismillahi taala [In the Name of Allah, Exalted is He]! He would speak using simple words bearing many profound meanings [bi-jawamii l-kalim]. Description of the Prophet - Quran and Science Physical Description of the Holy Prophet Muhammad () The closest people to him were the best among them, and the best among them in his eyes were the most comprehensive in advice. He never became angry for his own self nor sought retribution for himself. Perhaps the terrible events of recent times, related to deliberately offensive depictions of Allahs noble Messenger , can serve as a catalyst for Muslims across the world to revive this practice, of connecting to Allahs Messenger through the beautiful word-portrait of the Hilya Sharif. His teeth were thin and bright. His face was round like the moon. (Bara bin Azib) It is reported from Ali (Radiallahu Anhu): Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam was neither very tall nor very short. His neck was like that of a statue made of pure silver. He spoke with his full mouth (was not arrogant), and spoke concisely. Fazlul Maulana, Al Hadis, Vol. The space between his shoulders was wide. His blessed glance was focused more to the ground than towards the sky. He walked in a dignified manner and walked easily. Whether or not he had used scent, his skin always had a lovely scent to it. For if the prohibitions of Allah were transgressed he was among the strongest of them in anger. In reality there is no difference between the two hadeeth, as the hair does not remain the same length but grows. If someone shook hands or conversed with him, or showed his friendship or affection, he would smell that clean scent all day, and if he laid that sacred hand on a childs head, that child could be distinguished from other children by that clean scent.128, The Holy Prophet (saas), amongst all other foods, liked pumpkin.131, He used to eat the meat of hunted birds.132, they will have Gardens with rivers flowing under them. He was not very pallid nor dark. He had full calves. (Surat al-Baqara: 25). He had protruding joints and shoulder-blades Between his shoulders was the seal of prophecy He had a finer chest than anyone else, was truer in utterance than anyone else, had the gentlest nature and the noblest lineage. Two verses (couplets) are narrated from Sayyiditina Aaishah (Radiallahu Anha), the meaning of which is: that if the friends of Zulaikha could see the blessed face of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam), they would have cut their hearts instead of their hands. This could be correct. All these similarities are approximate descriptions, otherwise even a thousand moons cannot give the brightness of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). There are different descriptions of the length of the Prophet (saas)s hair. He neither condemned nor praised those who enjoyed food and drink, and he would not be angered by this world. He was not severe, harsh-hearted, loud, abusive, or miserly. Very little flesh on heels. (Jabir bin Samra). The meaning of the hilyah is as follows: "I asked my uncle Hind ibn Abi Hala, who knew the Prophet very well, about the features of the Messenger of Allah. the white part of his eyes is extremely white, while the black part is extremely black, as if his eyelids have kohl naturally. Hind bint Utba ( Arabic: ), was an Arab woman who lived in the late 6th and early 7th centuries CE; she was the wife of Abu Sufyan ibn Harb, a powerful man of Mecca, in western Arabia. When he removed his clothing, his body looked bright and had a lustre (or rather those parts of the body that were not covered by his clothing were also bright and shining, compared with those parts of the body that were covered by his clothing. The issue of images aside, Muslims are strongly encouraged to keep the Prophet on our minds and in our hearts constantly. He was not extremely white and neither was he very brown. He spoke with his full mouth (was not arrogant), and spoke concisely. The Rasool Allah consulted his wife on important matters such as during the occasion of Treaty of advice from: Hazrat Khadija; Hazrat Ayesha 108. In making a comparison with a sword, it may have meant that Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) had a long face. He never in his life struck anything with his hand except when he was fighting in the name of Allah. When he laughed, it was as if his mouth gave off rays like soft lightning. Description of the Prophet (pbuh) - Investigate Islam COMMENTARY He took a balanced course, without making changes. The pupil of his eye was black. When the old womans husband returned home and expressed his surprise, the woman gave the description of the Prophet as follows: Handsome features, bright face, likeable temperament, neither the abdomen protruding nor hair of the head fallen out, graceful, handsome, eyes black and large, hair long and thick, voice clear, long neck, bright black of the eye, natural grey corners, thin and drooping eyelashes, black and curly hair, silent with dignity inclined to cordiality, graceful and captivating at a distance and very sweet and most handsome from near, talk sweet and words clear, neither more nor less than necessary, all talk consistent, middle-sized, neither short so as to look insignificant nor tall to look unbecoming, a fresh twig of handsome plant, charming to look at and well- built.

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