His neck was beautiful and thin, like the neck of a statue shaved clean, the colour of which was clear, shining and beautiful like silver. Al-Hasan [ra] said, I refrained from mentioning this to [my younger brother] al-Husain ibn Ali [ra] for a time. He also abandoned three things in respect of other people: he did not censure anyone, he did not scold them, nor try to find out their faults. He would encourage that which was good and strengthen it, and he would discourage that which was evil and undermine it. COMMENTARY. Hadith: On the authority of 'Ali ibn Abu alib (ra) that when he described the Prophet (saw), he would say: 'He was neither excessively tall, nor short, but rather was of a medium stature among (his) people. Moreover, he was an enemy to MBS, and indeed, he fought many battles against him at the time of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and at a later time on the side of Ali bin Abi Taleb. When he walked it seemed as if he was descending to a lower place. [2] It may also be possible that in this case it refers to the description of the hair of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam), and as described before, his mubarak (blessed) hair had a slight curl in it. Due to his awe-inspiring personality, I began shivering.114, I observed Rasulullah (saas) lean on a pillow, which was on his left side.115. His chest was broad. Subjects. He had a long nose [aquiline] with a line of light over it which someone might unthinkingly take to be his nose. All the parts of his body were of moderate size. he looked at a thing, with modesty and bashfulness, hence he did not stare at anything. Food and Nutrition in Islam, http://www.stuymsa.org/origMSAarticles.htm, 142. In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the All-Compassionate. His face shone like the full moon. On another occasion, the Prophet (saas) said: Water was created pure and nothing makes it impure except that which changes its color, taste and smell.150, Some of the Prophet (saas)s finer traits. All the parts of his body were of moderate size. When talking a light seemed to sparkle from the teeth. (Hazrath Anas) His companions have handed down a great many details about the Prophet (saas)s manner of dress. The hairs of his eye lashes were profuse When he smiled or laughed, they (his teeth) shone like lightning. He did not have curly hair or lank hair. He concerned himself with them and kept them busy doing things that were good for them and the community. His face was round like the moon. (Bara bin Azib) The fingers and toes were moderately long. The space between his shoulders was wide. His neck was beautiful and thin, like the neck of a statue shaved clean, the colour of which was clear, shining and beautiful like silver. The arches on his feet could hardly touch the ground. He never became angry for his own self nor sought retribution for himself. He had a wheat-coloured complexion. When he retired to his house, he divided his time into three parts one part for Allah, one for his family and one for himself. There were some hair on shoulders, arms and upper chest. (Hind bin Abi Hala), General Structure: He treated his servants well. In some ahaadith it is stated that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) attained the age of sixty five years. Occasionally he used to part his hair in the middle with a comb etc. Study sets, textbooks, questions. His palms were softer than wool. 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. His beard was full and dense. You cannot, as the popular saying goes, separate the message from the messenger. His head was well formed and set on a slender neck. He was the most kind-hearted and came from a most noble family. His face shone like the moon. (Hind bin Abi Hala) This is not merely a belief. He spoke with his full mouth (was not arrogant), and spoke concisely. When Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) walked, it appeared that he was descending from a high place. This is enough to insult him. How true! [Tirmidhi]. Hind ibn Abi Hala (the son of Muhammad's wife Kadijah) described Muhammad (pbuh) as follows: "The Messenger of Allah was of consecutive sorrows, continuous thought, never finding rest, long in silence. He laughed at what they laughed at and was surprised at what surprised them. Allh commissioned him towards the end (ra's) of his fortieth year. If someone were to sit with him or come in search of a favor he would be patient with them until they (the guest) would be the one to leave. A number of accounts that have come down from his companions also confirm that fact. The Prophet (s) was neither tall nor short. The words came one after another like pearls. He had no rest and he only spoke when it was necessary. He was the most generous and the most truthful. Sign up. In this hadeeth Sayyidina Anas (Radiallhu Anhu) states that the complexion of Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was wheat coloured. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Some of the information that was conveyed through the inner circle of the Prophet (saas) about his clothing are below: I saw the Messenger of Allah (saas) ask for a new garment. He would not, however, treat them better than those more worthy than them. Zejnebja, vdiq n prill 630. he looked at a thing, with modesty and bashfulness, hence he did not stare at anything. In order to understand the message of Islam, it is first necessary to acquaint ourselves with the prophet of Islam. His blessed face shone like the full moon. Tools. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 163, 139. Log in. For if the prohibitions of Allah were transgressed he was among the strongest of them in anger. He remained in Mecca for ten years and in Madnah . I asked my father about how the Messenger of Allah (saw) was at home. Whoever saw him for the first time (Badihah) would fear him, and whoever got to know him, loved him. were large, likewise the portion between the two shoulders was broad and fully fleshed. Maulana Muhammad Manzoor Nomani, Maariful Hadith, (Meaning and Message of the Traditions), Darul Ishaat Publications, Karachi, Volume III, 1652/287, 98. He had a mild temperament, being neither harsh nor cruel. #1. (LogOut/ He ignored what was superfluous and left it. back. He made salaam (greeted) first to whomsoever he met.113, I saw Rasulullah (saas) in the masjid (in a very humble posture) sitting. The stranger was fascinated from the distance, but no sooner he became intimate with him, than this fascination was changed into attachment and respect. If I were asked to describe his feature, I would not be able to do so because I have never caught a full glimpse of his face.. . He never in his life struck anything with his hand except when he was fighting in the name of Allah. The highest of them in stature with him was the best among them in looking after the people and assisting them. Very rare is the positive coverage between. But Muslims are divided on whether he was supposed to be Mohammad's political . Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 118, 113. Otherwise he usually looked down towards the ground. When he was surprised about something, he turned his palm upside down, [i.e. How was the Prophet (Pbuh) preparing for Ramadan? His cheeks were full and full of flesh. He put it on, and when it reached his knees he said, Praise be to Allah, Who has given me clothes with which to cover myself and make myself look beautiful in this life. Some people needed one thing, some needed two, and some had many needs. They were: Umaymah, Umm Hakim, Barrah, `Atikah, Safyyah and Arwa. Anas (Radiallahu Anhu) reports: Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was neither tall nor was he short (like a dwarfHe was of medium stature). For this reason, according to some Ulama, the bets translation will be that he only parted his hair in the middle if it could be easily done, and when this could not be done easily, and a comb etc. Imam Tirmidi has mentioned this Hadith in many chapters where the speech and humility of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) are described. While some of those describe him in broad terms, others have given long and detailed descriptions. Still-life painting by Ibrahim Safi. Of his conduct in the part reserved for himself was that he would show preference to the people of merit and would divide the time according to their excellence in the religion. His eyebrows arch longitudinally and thinly (as if they) meet; his hair is extremely black, who is stately when silent and gorgeous when speaking; who is the most beautiful and striking man from far and the best and most beautiful from close; whose speech is sweet, clear, and decisive, neither vaguely short, nor boringly and pointlessly long; whose words flow forth like a perfect string of pearls: of medium height that neither elicits contempt to even him for shortness, nor aversion to him for excessive tallness: who is a branch between two branches he is the most radiant of the three and the most well-respected; whose companions surround him: when he speaks they listen attentively to his speech, and when he commands they vie with each Other to fulfil his commands. But the final fate of the disbelievers is the Fire. Hind Ibn Abi Haalah, may Allaah be pleased with him, said: "The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, had large palms. According to this humble servant, the answer to this is bit difficult, because it was the principal of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) to oppose the ways of the non- beleivers, and agree to the ways of Ahlul Kitab, he did not part his hair in the middle. 148 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 5JE. Black and drooping. It is impossible to accurately describe actual beauty and elegance of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). In this hadeeth the word `Yata-kaf-fa-oo is used regarding the walking of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). 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.. they not quarrel to talk to him,They listen to whoever speaks among them until he is finishes. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. When he walked, he lifted his legs with vigour, leaned slightly forward and placed his feet softly on the ground. ", IGIs version of the Hilya Sharif is available in the bookstore here. He was silent for four reasons: forbearance, caution, appraisal and reflection. Those who saw him stood suddenly in awe of him and those who shared his acquaintance loved him. (He did not only turn his face towards the person he addressed, as this is considered impolite, and sometimes, it even denotes pride. Shaykh Safi ur-Rahmn al-Mubarakpoori, The Prophets Attributes and Manners From The Sealed Nectar, Islams Youth Voice, 77. His face shone like the full moon. His sight was focused more to the ground than towards the sky (A question may arise here that it is reported in Abu Daawud that Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) usually looked towards the sky. His beard was thick and full. COMMENTARY. He would laugh with them, and wonder with them. His hair reached his shoulders. Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was of a medium stature, but slightly taller. His palms were softer than wool.75. , Loving Doves of Muslim Community Amina Qutb and Kamal Al Sananiri, Allah Made Father As Wali (province) On His Daughter, UNJUST KILLING IS STRONGLY DENOUNCED BY THE GLORIOUS QURAN AND THAT IS THE TRUE ISLAM, I fly with passion of Islam on facebook come join me, The Life of Muhammad SAWS Final Days In This World, Description of the Prophet Muhammad . His chest and stomach were in line, but his chest was broad and wide. His head was well formed and set on a slender neck. He was slightly taller than a man of middle height, but shorter than a tall person. She was also known by the name Khawla. Description who came to talk is to describe Hind Ibn Abi Hala protg of the Messenger of Allah peace be upon him and the description or the Temple of the Prophet when he passed by the Prophet, peace be upon him and his companions. It is natural that there should be discrepancies between them, as the people these accounts have come down from saw him at different times, when his hair may have been of different lengths. His feet were smooth, because of their cleanliness and smoothness the water did not remain there but flowed away quickly. They dialogue on the talk of the first speaker, he laughs at what they laugh at, and he admires what they admire, he is patient with the stranger on misconduct, and he says: assist anyone in needif you see the one who is in need, and he does not seek praise except from an equivalent, On the authority of Ibn Shumaasa Al-Mahari, he said: we attended Amr Ibn Al-Aas and he mentioned to us a long hadith where he mentioned that: no one was more beloved to me than the messenger of Allah (may the blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) and no one was more superior to me than him, so bright was his splendor that I could not gather enough courage to look at his face for any length of time. His legs were straight and long. From the above hadith, it does not mean that he had white complexion like silver; rather he had a white and reddish complexion, in which the beauty and brightness was overwhelming. In his discussion of the Hilya, and of the Shamail in general, Shaykh Aslam repeatedly, emphatically stresses the importance of remembering the Prophet while at home: "Once [the Prophet] becomes the one who is most spoken about, most remembered, most revered, and most praised in our homes, we will find that our homes become a different place. You should know that the Messenger, Muhammad the son of `Abdullah (may Allah's blessings and peace b Love even those who hurt. At times I looked at the full moon and at times at Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) . (LogOut/ He would not speak on what does not concern him. The use of a sentence like: I have not seen anyone like him, is primarily for emphasis. Then he divided his part between his people and himself.He used the time for the people more for the common people than for the elite. In them, they would respect their elders, be merciful to their children, give preference to those in need, and protect the stranger.". Hind ibn Abi Hala (the son of Muhammad's wife Kadijah) described Muhammad (pbuh) as follows:"The Messenger of Allah was of consecutive sorrows, continuous thought, never finding rest, long in silence. Another text in which Ali (ra) describes the Prophets superior morality, his astonishing beauty and the perfection of his behavior. He did not look for praise except to counterbalance something. Khadijeh's personality and position.webm. He was never given a choice between two matters but he chose the simplest of the two. His lip was most beautiful,His beard was thick,His neck was most beautiful, neither long, nor short. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. When he walked, he walked as though he were going down a hill. 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. How easy it is for the beautiful to strike like lightning. When he turned to address somebody, he turned his whole body completely [giving full attention]. He had little flesh on his heels.. 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. He walked in a dignified manner and walked easily. He did not speak without cause. He was singularly bright and fresh. What remained in excess, he used to give in charity. Before selecting red clothing, the scholars should be consulted regarding its permissibility. His blessed face shone like the full moon. A Beauty Most Sublime: A Commentary on the Hadith of Hind ibn Abi Hala. 67. (LogOut/ He neither condemned nor praised those who enjoyed food and drink, and he would not be angered by this world. His blessed hair was slightly twisted. He had full calves. Allah favored the Prophet Muhammad (saas) over all beings, and declared him to be the Final Seal of the Prophets. (Surat al-Ahzab: 40) No prophet would be sent after him, and the Quran would be the last revelation to guide people onto the true way. His had a very luminous complexion color with pinky cheeks and lips. There was a thin line of hair from the chest to the navel. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 122, 115. However the glitter of a sword has more whiteness than being luminous. He greeted whomsoever he met., Face: The Wise Leader Nation and Nationhood: What Would Muhammad Do? Both eye brows were seperate and did not meet each other in the middle. He did not get angry because of it. One account describes the Prophet (saas)s attitude to such matters: The Prophet (saas) once intended to go to his companions and so he put on his turban and dressed his hairsHe said: Yes, Allah loves the actions of His servant who refines his body in order to meet his friends and brothers.93. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,Volume II, p.251, 88. However in this Hadith, Imam Tirmidi has translated this to mean wide eyes, as a narrator of this hadith has done, which according to the linguists is not correct. Hind ibn Abi Hala (the son of Muhammads wife Kadijah) described Muhammad (pbuh) as follows: The Messenger of Allah was of consecutive sorrows, continuous thought, never finding rest, long in silence. From among all those that I have seen,I, more or less, look like him. For if the prohibitions of Allah were transgressed he was among the strongest of them in anger. Praise be to Allah, the All-Powerful, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise, the All-Generous, the Noble, the Compassionate Lord, the One who revealed the Wise Remembrance and the Glorious Qur'an to the Envoy, whom He sent to convey the Right Religion and the Straight Path. That is why he said, that there was no one left besides him who had seen Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,VolumeII, p.241, 119. If he was amazed, he overturned it. Half-siblings. His modest habit was to look at something with a light eye, i.e. His blessed face shone like the full moon. 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 middleRasulullah (saas) had a very luminous complexion (color), and a wide forehead. He gave everyone who sat with him his share so that no one who sat with him thought that anyone was honoured more than he was. Their conversation was about the first topic broached [until they had finished with it]. It was the noble habit of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) are described. Slightly curly. (Hazrath Anas) Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. He forbade upon himself three things: Argument, arrogance, and that which did not concern him. The Messenger of Allah did not sit down or stand up without mentioning Allah. Other narrators [at-Tabarani and others] added:I [al-Husain (ra)] asked [Ali (ra)] what his (saw) silence was like? He did not interrupt anyone speaking until that person had himself come to an end by either speaking or getting up from where he was sitting. He was not very pallid nor dark. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 11, 104. Allah adorned him with all the qualities and good administration, At the time when the Quran was being revealed to him, he used to smile most. He was the sweetest in talk among his companions. Use olive oil as a food and ointment for it comes from a blessed tree.142 Those who described him said they had never seen anyone like him before or since.72, He had great qualities and attributes, others also held him in high esteem. The portion between his two shoulders was wide. When he spoke, the people sitting with him were as still as if there were birds on their heads. When he beckoned, he beckoned with the whole of the palm of his hand, and when he was astonished, he turned it over, and when he spoke, he gestured with his hands, and placed his right palm over the base of his left thumb. Often people are nave about the vast historical, political and social stimuli that impact, Very rarely we hear positive stories of inter-religious affairs in the news nowadays. back, It is related from Ebrahim bin Muhammad (Radiallahu anhu) who is from the sons (grand sons of Ali radiallahu anhu, that whenever Ali radiallahu anhu described the nobel features of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam), he used to say: Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was neither very tall nor short, but of a medium stature among people. It is reported in some sources that he always carried with him a comb, mirror, miswak (a small natural toothbrush), tooth-pick, scissors and a kuhl bottle.88 The Prophet (saas) advised his companions to do the same, and said: He who has hair should honor it.89 Some other reports that have reached us of his hair and beard are: Sayyidina Rasulullah (saas) often rubbed oil in his head91, Jaabir bin Samurah (ra) was asked a question regarding the white hair of Rasulullah He replied: When Rasulullah (saas) oiled his hair, it (white hair) did not show. Thaqlain, in collaboration with Al-Hujjah Islamic Seminary, presents "Our Prophet", a comprehensive, informative and engaging series on the life of Prophet Muhammad (s) featuring Sayed Mohammed Baqer al-Qazwini. 144, The best of drinks to the Messenger of Allah was sweet cold drink.145, The Holy Prophet (saas) said; besides milk there is nothing else that serves the purpose of both milk and water.146. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001, Volume II, p.242, 131. The Messenger of Allah (saw) was always subject to grief and was always reflective. As for the Prophets (peace and blessings be upon him) awe-inspiring majesty, Hind ibn Abi Hala said of it: 'The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) had great and stately attributes, and was honoured as such by others. His teeth were thin and bright. Ali (Radiallahu Anhu) says: I did not see anyone like him neither before him, nor after him. Imaam Bukhaari (Rahmatullahi alaihe) has narrated both, on the night of miraaj and also in a dream. 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. He walked at a quick pace and took rather a long step. He did not censure anything nor criticise or praise the taste of food. If he visited a gathering he would sit wherever the group ended (and not at their head) and he encouraged the same. It is therefore only natural to wish to study the life of Muhammad (pbuh), his manners and his morals, and to see how Islam manifested itself in his person as a living example for all Muslims till the end of time. He did not speak without cause. He did not attend to securing his own due nor did he get angry for himself nor would he seek to avenge himself. He used to speak the truth even though it was sometimes a cause of trouble to himself and his companions. All the parts of his body were of moderate size, and fully fleshed. When the hair of the prophet was abundant, it used to pass over his ear- lobes). Qurtubi says: The full beauty and elegance of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) has not been made manifest, otherwise it would not have been possible for man to look at him. The majority of his laughter was [restricted to] smiling.". Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 61. His eyelashes were long, his eyes black and beautiful, the space between his largish eyebrows was clear, though his eyebrows were close together. Pinging is currently not allowed. Actually, what is derived from the two hadeeth is that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was not of such a dark complexion that decrease the lightness and beauty of a person, but had a radiant and light colour, which slightly wheat-coloured. His cheerfulness and good manners encompassed them all such that he became a father to them and they all became equal in rights. Tirmidhi, Shamail-e-Tirmizi, Kitab Bhavan Publication, New Delhi, 1997, p.47. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,Volume II, p.250, 75.
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