[1] As the mother, mother-in-law and grandmother of several companions of Muhammad, she was known as the "grandest mother-in-law on earth". He always looked down. He had dense and fine hair on his eye brows. His companions described the beauty of the Prophet (s) in these terms: Ye post 'Story essay on Prophet Muhammad Personality Type Qualities Manners' hame aj hamare aqa ke jalwo ka bayan karegi. Therein it is stated that Allah Taaala bestowed fully on the Prophet (peace be upon him) all the inner kamaalat (perfection) and Zaahiri (apparent) beauty. 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. Ali (may Allah be pleased with him): 'Whoever saw him unexpectedly would be awe-stricken.' Ahmed Cevdet Pasa, Qisas al-Anbiya, (Stories of the Prophets) Volume 4, Kanaat Press, Istanbul 1331, pp.364-365, 129. Imam Ghazzali, known as Hujjatul Islam, collected and set out some of the Prophet (saas)s traits as related by such great Islamic scholars as Tirmidhi, Tabarani, Muslim, Imam Ahmad, Abu Dawood and Ibn Maja: What is the Garden promised to those who have done their duty like? Quraysh tribes, however, drew up a plan to kill the Prophet without the fear of reprisal. If he spoke, he struck with his right palm the inside of his left thumb. He was the most generous of heart, truthful of tongue, softest in disposition, and noble in relationship. Hasan bin Ali (Radiallahu anhu) reported: I inquired from my maternal uncle (Sayyiditina Fatimah Radiallahu anhas step brother) Hind bin Abi Haalah (Radiallahu anhu) about the noble features of the Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). Maulana Muhammad Manzoor Nomani, Maariful Hadith, (Meaning and Message of the Traditions), Darul Ishaat Publications, Karachi,Volume III, p. 505, 145. he was the most charitable man. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,VolumeII, p.241, 122. White and bright. (Hind bin Abi Hala), Eyes: A Description of 'A'isha - The Prophetic Life in Focus - Sh. Then I spoke to him and found that he had beaten me to it. When the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) emigrated from Makkah to Madnah, he passed by the tent of Umm Ma`bad. He said, When you find someone asking for something he needs, then give it to him. Pride means denying the truth and looking down on other people.94. His chest was broad and the space between his shoulders wide. CJIIS Tarikh Exam 1 Flashcards | Quizlet He brought people together and did not split them. Both eye brows were seperate and did not meet each other in the middle. His had a very luminous complexion color with pinky cheeks and lips. The most graphic description of the Prophet was given by an old woman at whose house the Prophet stopped on his way from the cave of Thaur to Medina and her goats gave so much milk that the Prophet and his companions were fully satisfied and yet there was much left over. Here is the link. Speech in his presence was that of the first among them. (He did not have a small mouth). Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,VolumeII, p.241, 121. Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) faced the person he spoke to, with his chest and body. The one who tried to describe him would have to say: I have not seen before him or after him anyone who resembles him. He did not speak without cause. He had asked his father [i.e. COMMENTARY Islam and Christianity, The Superior Morality and Habits of Hadrat Muhammad http://www.hizmetbooks.org/Islam-andChristianity/10.htm, 89. An Arab poet says: If you want to describe a shortcoming of a beloved, then give the beloved a similitude of a full moon. The abdomen was not protruding. (Umme-e-Mabad) When he spoke his attendees would lower their heads as if birds had alighted upon them. Hilya literally means "ornament" and is translated in Imam Ghazali Institute's Shama'il as "beautiful description": "Hasan ibn Ali reported: "I asked my maternal uncle, Hind ibn Abi Hala, who was skilled in describing features (wassaf), about the beautiful description (hilya) of the Messenger of Allah . He used to call the people, high or low towards Allah. When he looked at something, he turned his whole body towards it. Mishkat-ul-Masabih with Arabic Text by Maulana Fazlul Karim, p. 149, 146. 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. The Prophet (s) had a most handsome constitution. He walked at a quick pace and took a rather long step. Baraa bin Aazib (Radiallahu anhu) relates that: Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was a man of a medium build, (slightly tall, as explained before); he had broad shoulders (from which we may gather that he had a wide chest); he had dense hair which reached his ear-lobes; he wore a red striped lungi (a cloth worn around the legs) and shawl. This is what the Prophet (saas) had to say about milk: When one of you eats food, he should say: O Allah, bless us in it, and give us food (or nourishment) better than it. When he is given milk to drink he should say: O Allah! Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 15, 114. The Arabic word hilya appears in chapter 1, hadith 8 of the Imam al-Tirmidhis Al-Shamail al-Muhammadiyya. '100, The Holy Prophet (saas) liked kurta (long shirt) most.101, I came with a group from the tribe of Muzeenah to pay allegiance to Rasulullah (saas). His physique was finely-balanced [in perfect harmony and proportion]. This was on the night of miraaj or in a dream. He had a mild temperament, being neither harsh nor cruel. When asked about it, the Prophet said, This mark between my shoulder blades is like the marks on the prophets before me 78, I saw the Seal of Prophethood of Rasullullah (saas) between his two shoulders, the size of which was like that of a pigeons egg.79. Anas (Radiallahu Anhu) reports: Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was neither tall nor was he short (like a dwarfHe was of medium stature). Neither quite straight, nor sheep like. (Qatada) Description of the Prophet - Quran and Science His assembly was one of clemency, modesty, patience and trust. This is not a suitable translation). (This is a more respected transaltion). He did not store up for more than a year the provision of his family members which Allah was pleased to give him. Description of Anas radi Allahu anhu. He said: I am the greatest orator among the Arabs.116 So the Hilya Sharif would serve as a reminder that we have the Noble Messenger within our homes and within our hearts.. Sometimes the hair was shortened, sometimes longer hair was kept. This was not due to his hight, but was a result of a Mujizah (Miracle). Rasullullah (saas) therefore had a ring made, the whiteness of which is still before my eyes.109, The inscription engraved on the ring of Rasulullah (saas) was Muhammad Rasulullah, of which in the first line was engraved Muhammad, in the second line Rasul, and in the third line Allah.110, I did not see anyone more handsome than Rasulullah (saas). Some of these accounts are as follows: The Prophet (saas)s external appearance and beauty. It was even like a mirror and white like the moon light,His shoulders were wide. He would guard his tongue from that which did not concern him. Otherwise he usually looked down towards the ground. How easy it is for the beautiful to strike like lightning. A few moments ago he would be here, and then there. In order to understand the message of Islam, it is first necessary to acquaint ourselves with the prophet of Islam. Zejnebja, vdiq n prill 630. Ahmed Cevdet Pasa, Qisas al-Anbiya, (Stories of the Prophets) Volume I, Kanaaat Press, Istanbul 1331, p. 364-365, 81. Ibrahim bin Muhammad (ra), one of the grandchildren of Ali (ra), reports: Whenever Ali (ra) described the nobel features of Rasulullah (saas), he used to say: The seal of Prophethood was situated between his shoulders. He was singularly bright and fresh. Rukije, vdiq nga nj smundje n vitin 624. . He was a master and a commander. 103. I [Al-Hasan (ra)] said, Tell me how he spoke. If he entered into his home he was a man like any other; cleaning his own garment, milking his own goat, and serving himself. Whatever he wore or ate, he would give to them to wear and eat. He was neither very tall nor very short. 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. He greeted whomsoever he met., Face: His mubarak hair was slightly twisted. Imaam Tirmidhi has collected from these about 400 ahaadith and divided them into fifty five chapters. When the hair of the prophet was abundant, it used to pass over his ear- lobes). He spoke with his full mouth (was not arrogant), and spoke concisely. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. All rights reserved. '104, Allahs Apostle (saas) went out one morning wearing a cloak made of (camels or sheeps) black hair with patterns of camel saddles upon it.105, I was once going to Madina. MohammedLovers | DeviantArt In reality there is no difference between the two hadeeth, as the hair does not remain the same length but grows. You cannot, as the popular saying goes, separate the message from the messenger. 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. It is reported from Ali (Radiallahu Anhu): Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam was neither very tall nor very short. He said: Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) had a white complexion, which was slightly reddish, and had a medium sized body., COMMENTARY Umm Mabad (ra), who was known for her generosity, uprightness and courage, was visited by the Prophet (s) during the Prophet (s) migration from Mecca to Medina, but failed to recognize him. 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. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings, Volume I, p.138, 151. Feet were fleshy, lower parts of feet little hollow and feet so smooth that they could not retain water. (Jabir bin Samra) He would not, however, treat them better than those more worthy than them. [ 8] Be a part of this journey & sponsor a clip in memory of your loved ones (first-come, first-served basis). back, Jaabir bin Abdullah (Radiallahu anhu) narrates from Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) that he said: The Ambiyaa (Prophets) were shown to me. And he [Ali (ra)] then said in the Hadith of Sufyan ibn Waki [ra], They entered as seekers [seeking decisions or knowledge] and only parted after having tasted something, leaving as guides, i.e. back. He did not attend to securing his own due nor did he get angry for himself nor would he seek to avenge himself. He was not negligent, fearing that people would become negligent or weary. There was a thin line of hair from the chest to the navel. When he walked, he lifted his legs with vigour, as if he were descending to a low-lying place. 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While walking he asked his companions to walk in front, and he himself walked behind. The issue of images aside, Muslims are strongly encouraged to keep the Prophet on our minds and in our hearts constantly. With modesty lower the head and with grace, smile. His head was well formed and set on a slender neck. The complexion of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was white with redness in it. His blessed glance was focused more to the ground than towards the sky. 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). His chest and stomach were in line, but his chest was broad and wide. In some ahaadith it is stated that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) attained the age of sixty five years. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,Volume II, p.250, 75. I never saw anybody or anything more handsome than him. His noble habit was to look at something with a slight glance. Red lines in the white parts, wide sockets, and natural grey corners. (Jabir bin Samra), Nose: [3] Scholars have posited multiple explanations for his name, including that he was Persian and from Hindujn, his possible Indian heritage, and that he was an Arab descendant . Habib Ali taught three classes on the portrait (shama'il) of the Prophet Muhammad as mentioned in the famous tradition of Hind ibn Abi Hala. The close assessment of Arab tribal life during pre-Islamic era and the influence of Islam and Muhammad's humanistic behavior. The Sahabah (Radiallahu anhum), have done the ummah an immense favour by conveying to them the perfect intrinsic knowledge, as well as the perfect conspicuous elegance and beauty of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). What remained in excess, he used to give in charity. Ali | Biography, History, & Facts | Britannica Maliks Muwatta, Kitab al-shar, bab islah al-shar, Volume 2, Number 949, 100. That endless destroyer remains intoxicated day and night. His expression was very sweet and distinct. The Prophet's paternal aunts were six, the children of different mothers. Umm Kulthum bint MUHAMMAD 603-630. His blessed face shone like the full moon. He did not speak without cause. His expression was pensive and contemplative, serene and sublime. The main narrator of this hadith is the Companion, Hind ibn Abu Halah (ra) who is Lady Khadijahs (ra) son from a previous husband, i.e. He did not reserve a special place for himself and forbade other people to do so. The man went and did so, then returned. He was very fair skinned with a wide brow and had thick eyebrows with a narrow space between them. To draw a pen-picture of his appearance is beyond one's capability, but the Sahabah RA have endeavored, according to their capabilities, to preserve what little they could, of which some is . He would ennoble the noble of the people and charge them with their affairs. Abd-Allah ibn Muhammad; Hind ibn Abi Hala; . He did not reward evil with evil, rather, he would forgive and overlook. At that time there were not more than twenty white hair on his mubarak (blessed) head and beard. (This will be described in detail in the chapter on white hair of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). Chest broad and even with the abdomen. (Hind bin Abi Hala) Imaam Bukhari (R.A.) says: Most narrations show that Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) lived for sixty three years. The ulama (scholars) have summed up these ahaadith in two ways. (The age of Sayyidna Hasan (Radiallahu anhu) at the time of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam)s death was seven years. Data safety. One of Ali (ra)s grandchildren, Ibrahim bin Muhammad (ra), says that the Prophet (saas) had an easy manner of walking: When Ali (ra) described Rasulullah (saas), he used to say: When he walked, because of the speed and force of the legs, it seemed as if he was descending from a high place.112, When he walked, he lifted his legs with vigour, leaned, slightly forward and placed his feet softly on the ground. The blessed eyes of Rasulullah (s) were extremely black. 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. His hair was neither delicate nor curly. Munaawi wrote that every person is required to believe that with whatever physical qualities and attributes of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) is described, no other person can compare with it.
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