At times I looked at the full moon and at times at Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi Wasallam. His hair was neither very curly nor completely straight. He would never praise his food nor criticize it. Red lines in the white parts, wide sockets, and natural grey corners. (Jabir bin Samra), Nose: And he relieved the people of three: He would not degrade any among them or abuse them, he would not search after their honor or private matters, and he would not speak except in matters which he hoped to be rewarded for. The joints of the body (e.g. 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. It was even like a mirror and white like the moon light His shoulders were wide. Wide. (Jabir bin Samra) Broad forehead, slanting thick brows parted in the middle. Chest broad. (Bara bin Azib) There was a thin line of hair from the chest to the navel. This is enough to insult him. And may God bless the best of people, our master, our beloved and our role model, Muhammad and his family and companions, and grant them peace. 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. 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. His body was proportionately jointed. He used to say, Those who are present should convey things to those who are absent, and you should let me know about what is needed by people who cannot convey their needs to me. I saw Musa (Alaihis salaam), he had a thin body, like one from among the tribe of Shanuah. they not quarrel to talk to him,They listen to whoever speaks among them until he is finishes. The hair of Rasulullah (saas) reached till half of his ears.84, The blessed hair of Rasulullah (saas) was longer than those that reached the ear lobes, and shorter than those that reached the shoulders.85, Rasulullah (saas) was of average height, and the portion between the two shoulders was wide. Description of the Prophet March 14, 2008 . Maulana Muhammad Manzoor Nomani, Maariful Hadith, (Meaning and Message of the Traditions), Darul Ishaat Publications, Karachi, Volume III, 1652/287, 98. 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. He never responded to disparagement or evil words. Both eye brows were seperate and did not meet each other in the middle. 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. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001, Volume II, p.242, 130. His hair was slightly twisted. As Muslims, we can get quite emotional and sensitive about our identities. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 118, 112. In them there would be no raising of voices nor transgressions of prohibitions. Part One: His (saw) physical appearance and body language, a commentary about the Prophet's (saw) description, Get the Muslim Hands English translation of the Hilye A2 poster for every 100 donation to the Blessed Bakeries, Umm Ma'bad's (ra) Description of the Prophet (saw), Ali ibn Abu Talib's (ra) Description of the Prophet (saw). When he walked, he moved as if he were descending a declivity, and when he looked around, he looked around altogether. He restrained his glance. Neither white like lime, nor tanned, but brown with whiteness predominant. (Hazrath Anas(R.A)) COMMENTARY. He walked at a quick pace and took a rather long step. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 223, 124. 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. He was neither very white, nor very brown.70, I never saw someone more handsome than Rasullullah. He also had a very athletic and powerful build. The opinions of Allaamah Munaawi is that it was something sensory, and not a similarity, which emitted miraculously from between the teeth of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). She was legally married before August 610 to Utayba ibn Abi Lahab, but the marriage was never consummated. This entry was posted on April 16, 2009 at 4:37 pm and is filed under Prophet Muhammad. Updated on. Whoever came to him with a request was never turned away except with that which they had asked for or with a kind word. His head was well formed and set on a slender neck. Speech in his presence was that of the first among them. In view of his age he did not have the opportunity to realise fully the features of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). His body was proportionately jointed73, The complexion of Rasulullah (saas) was white with redness in it. In the previous hadith, also narrated by Sayyidina Anas (Radiallahu Anhu), he states that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) did not have a wheat-coloured complexion. According to this humble servant the latter translation is more appropriate). Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 61. I desire you, what should I do with my sight., Abu-Ishaaq (Radiallahu anhu) says: A person once asked Baraa bin Aazib (Radiallahu anhu), Was the face of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) shining like a sword? He replied: No but like a full-moon with its roundness., COMMENTARY The names of the . He would not rise nor sit down without praise [to God]. He did not speak without cause. 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. His voice was very commanding. His mubarak head was moderately large. Sallalla Hu Alaihi Wasallam , "He was of medium build, closer to being tall. His expression was very sweet and distinct. back. Food and Nutrition in Islam, http://www.stuymsa.org/origMSAarticles.htm, 142. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,VolumeIII, p.268, 95. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 126, 116. ", IGIs version of the Hilya Sharif is available in the bookstore here. The Noble Hilya Sharf - A Picture of The Prophet Muhammad . He would lead his Companions by walking behind them and was the first to greet any person he met. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 11, 104. 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. It is worth noting that Hind Ibn Abi Hala was the son in law of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and he was very good at depiction. '107, Rasulullah (saas) had a ring made of silver and its (inlaid) gem was also of silver.108. He would not be angry for his own sake or come to his own defence. 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. In this hadeeth Sayyidina Anas (Radiallhu Anhu) states that the complexion of Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was wheat coloured. He was balanced and consistent. His head was well formed and set on a slender neck. They would not vie with one-another in his presence to speak, but when one would talk in his presence the rest would listen until he finished. In making a comparison with a sword, it may have meant that Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) had a long face. Part of the reports that was narrated in describing the Messenger of God: The mother of Ma`bad Al-Khuza`iyya said in describing the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, to her husband, when he passed by her tent while migrating: a man with obvious beauty and cleanliness, a glowing countenance, and a good appearance/disposition, with no bulging stomach disgracing him, or a small head disparaging him, he is overtly handsome and wholly beautiful, his eyes are wide and very white and black with long eyelashes whose voice is devoid Of hoarseness, his neck is long with full beard. When he speaks, his listeners knock their heads, as if bird is on their heads, and when he is silent, they speak. All the parts of his body were of moderate size. The best and most preferred people in his eyes were those who had good counsel for all. It is impossible to accurately describe actual beauty and elegance of Our Messanger PBUH. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,VolumeII, p.241, 119. His skin was extremely white, his beard was black, his mouth was pleasant, his eyebrows were long, and his shoulders were wide", "I never touched silk or any soft fabric equal to the softness of his palm, and I never smelled a scent more pleasing than his.". When the hair of the prophet was abundant, it used to pass over his ear- lobes). Rather than translating, the Turkish language adopted the use of the word hilya directly, along with all its subtle meanings & connotations: The calligraphic arrangement known as the Hilya Sharif were produced in the Ottoman Empire since at least the 1500s, and perhaps earlier. His legs were straight and long. From when she was born until she was 5-years old, when she started maturing, she used to see her father climb up to the cave of hira and then her mother would take her up also to see her father while in the cave. His manners were fine. He was not pompous, nor denigrating. He would ennoble the noble of the people and charge them with their affairs. Some gave the smile of his beauty to that of the full moonHis nose was thin His face was smoothHis beard was thickHis neck was the most beautifulIf the rays of the sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold The place between his shoulders was wide.67, The Messenger of Allah, was not excessively tall or short. (LogOut/ (Some people have profuse hair on their body. Knowledge. His expression was pensive and contemplative, serene and sublime. He was not negligent, fearing that people would become negligent or weary. He who first set eyes upon him feared him, but he who associated with him loved him. the white part of his eyes is extremely white, while the black part is extremely black, as if his eyelids have kohl naturally. He did not neglect a right nor did he let his debts reach the point where others had to help him. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,VolumeII, p.241, 122. Everything of his noble features was perfect and beautiful. When he looked at something, he turned his whole body towards it. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 188, 137. Allahumma sali alaa Sayyidina Muhammadiw wa alaa aalihi biqadri husnihi wa jamaalihi. 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. This, Migration of the Prophet: Masterpiece of Thoughtful Planning On at least two occasions, the tribe of Quraysh planned to kill the Prophet but did not because of the fear of new bloodshed between them. Qasim ibn MUHAMMAD 598-601. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. . The course covers the science of Shama'il, or the description of the Prophet based on the famous hadith by Hind ibn Abi Hala. Ultimately I came to the conclusion that Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was more handsome, beautiful and more radiant than the full moon., If the illumination in the temple and sanctuary is through the sun and moon, so what. Whoever came to him with a request was never turned away except with that which they had asked for or with a kind word. 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. The Physical Description and Beauty of the Prophet, Ali (RA) described the noble features of the Prophet (may Allah peace and blessings be upon him): Allahs Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) was neither assertively tall, nor reticently short, and he was an average-sized member of the population. Maliks Muwatta Hadith, Volume 49, Number1, 69. Another text in which Ali (ra) describes the Prophets superior morality, his astonishing beauty and the perfection of his behavior. Whoever heard them remembered them. He had patience with the strangers when they were gruff in speech and requests, to a degree that his companions would fetch them to him. 4, p. 340, 126. He was slightly taller than a man of middle height, but shorter than a tall person. Quraysh tribes, however, drew up a plan to kill the Prophet without the fear of reprisal. He was handsome. 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. She was born in Mecca, probably the fifth of their six children. Feet were fleshy, lower parts of feet little hollow and feet so smooth that they could not retain water. (Jabir bin Samra) He remained in Mecca for ten years and in Madnah . In order to understand the message of Islam, it is first necessary to acquaint ourselves with the prophet of Islam. The bones of his joints were strong and large (denoting strength). From among all those whom I have seen, he somewhat resembled Urwah bin Masud. 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. I [al-Husain (ra) addressing his father Ali (ra)] then said: Tell me about when he went out and how he behaved then?. Nor did I smell any musk or any other fragrance, more sweet smelling than the fragrance of Rasullullah (saas).126, I never smelt ambergris or musk as fragrant as the fragrance of the body of Allahs Messenger (saas) and I never touched brocade or silk and found it as soft as the body of Allahs Messenger (saas).127. Whenever he uttered something, the listeners would hear him with rapt attention and whenever he issued a commandment, they vied with each other in carrying it out. The translation adopted in the description of the eyes has been taken from accepted sayings. I saw Ebrahim (Alaihis salaam). When he spoke his attendees would lower their heads as if birds had alighted upon them. The Prophet (saas) attached the greatest importance to cleanliness, and therefore, to his hair and beard too. He made salaam (greeted) first to whomsoever he met. Al-Hasan [ra] said, I refrained from mentioning this to [my younger brother] al-Husain ibn Ali [ra] for a time. 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 lowered his glance, glancing downwards more than upwards. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 19, 144. He said: Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) had a white complexion, which was slightly reddish, and had a medium sized body., COMMENTARY Accounts that have reached us from his companions give further details of this aspect of the Prophet (saas): Whenever the Holy Prophet tread on any path, when someone passed by later, that they could recognize that the prophet had passed by there because they could smell the fragrance of his body.125, I never felt a silk cloth, nor pure silk, nor any other thing softer than the palm of Rasulullah (saas). 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. There were some hair on shoulders, arms and upper chest. (Hind bin Abi Hala), General Structure: They respected the old and showed mercy to the young. For this reason it is stated that he attained the age of sixty years. The was a thin line of hair from the chest to the navel. They were: Umaymah, Umm Hakim, Barrah, `Atikah, Safyyah and Arwa. (LogOut/ His chest was broad and the space between his shoulders wide. His hair was neither crisply curled nor lank; it was loosely curled. Sometimes the hair was shortened, sometimes longer hair was kept. Vajzat. If the rays of the sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold. He would guard his tongue from that which did not concern him. Very rare is the positive coverage between. At times I looked at the full moon and at times at Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) . He was the sweetest in talk among his companions. On the side of Khadija bint KHUWAYLID 555-620. with MAOM MUHAMMAD 570-632. He was the most generous of people [in hand, and the most big-hearted of them] in breast. , Hazrat Sheikh-ul Hadeeth Maulana Muhammad Zakaria (R.A.) writes in KhasaIle Nabawi in explanation of SHAMAILE TIRMIDHI:-. However, she described him to her husband, who recognized the Prophet (saas) from her description: He was innocently bright and had a broad countenance. When one first looked at him, it seemed as if he had a large nose, but looking at it carefully showed that the lustre and beauty made it look large, otherwise in itself the nose was not large.. Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was of a medium stature, but slightly taller. He had a provision for every occasion and he never fell short of justice nor exceeded it. His feet were smooth, because of their cleanliness and smoothness the water did not remain there but flowed away quickly. Wo ek muqaddas bete the, ek bap the aur ek shauhar the. He did not have curly hair or lank hair. He could hear from a long way off and see further than anyone. 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 uncle descirbed the noble features by saying: He had great qualities and attributes in him, others also held him in high estemm. He was in perpetual bouyance, easy in character, soft sided, neither rhetoric, nor coarse, nor clamor, nor obscene, nor reproach, nor flatter, neglecting what he does not desire but not despise it. The hair of Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was neither very straight nor very curly (but slightly wavy). When he spoke, the people sitting with him were as still as if there were birds on their heads. In this hadeeth the word `Yata-kaf-fa-oo is used regarding the walking of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). His face shone like the full moon. He had black eyes, firm and high cheeks, a wide mouth and white teeth with slight gaps [between his front teeth]. In September 629, the Apostle sent him as the general of the army which was to engage the Romans in Syria. A Beauty Most Sublime: A Commentary on the Hadith of Hind ibn Abi Hala. He would disregard that which he disliked, and no one ever despaired of him. The wise respected him in accordance with their degree. When he walked, he lifted his legs with vigour, as if he were descending to a low-lying place. Some say it means to walk at a fast pace. Ab Al-Faraj Al ibn al-Husayn ibn Hind (d. 1032) [1] was a Persian [2] poet, a man of letters, and a practitioner of Galenic medicine coming from Rey. When he was happy, he looked downwards. On the Day of Rising, Allah will make firm the feet of a person who conveys to a ruler the need of someone who cannot convey it himself. This was all that was mentioned in his presence and he would only accept this from people.