He did not speak without cause. In the manner that is real and intrinsic beauty had reached its last stage, in the same manner his zaahiri (apparent) beauty had also reached its fullest and proper stage. He always looked down. A vein protruded between the two parts which became more prominent in anger. (Hind bin Abi Hala), Color: Anas bin Malik (Radiallhu Anhu) reports, Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was of a medium stature, he was neither very tall nor very short. Besides, the special attributes and qualities granted to Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) rob (awe) is also one of the special qualities granted to him). 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 had thick wrists, wide palms, thick hands and feet. back. He was a last of all prophets. His eyelashes were long. 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. Black and drooping. 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. Description of ethical and moral of the Prophet, peace be upon him and the voice of preacher Omar Abdel-sufficient Finally, we had a version that we hope is worthy of this noble design. facing upwards].When he talked, he held/struck his right thumb in his left palm. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 81, 110. He had great qualities and attributes, others also held him in high esteem. 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. The palms and both feet were fully fleshed. He lifted his legs as men do while walking and did not drag his legs on the ground. It is from habits and features that the heart is appeased. He assembles his companions not separate them, He honors the honored person of all people, and makes him the leader, he warns the people, and beware of them without turning away from any of them. they not quarrel to talk to him,They listen to whoever speaks among them until he is finishes. The blessed eyes of Rasulullah (saas) were extremely black. His teeth were as white as pearls and bright, and the light gleamed from his front teeth as he spoke. He did not speak without cause. We hope to work with traditionally trained designers & artists from various parts of the world to help make the Hilya available in other styles. It is impossible to accurately describe actual beauty and elegance of Our Messanger PBUH. When he came to people, he sat down at the edge of the assembly and told other people to do the same. This proposal called for the. He treated his servants well. His hair was neither delicate nor curly. We made some changes. 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. 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. In the famous description of Hind ibn Abi Hala, the Prophet's stepson from the Lady Khadija, "He was dignified and awe inspiring, radiant like the radiance of the moon on the night it is full"[14. He was somewhat taller than medium height and a little shorter than what could be described as tall. His belly and chest were equal in size. The scholars have written that in this hadeeth the Sahabi did not see `anything more handsome and beautiful than Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). The translation of the description of Sayyidina Musa (Alaihis salaam) as having a light body, in my opinion, is made from more accurate sayings. The blessed eyes of Rasulullah (s) were extremely black. The front teeth had a slight space between them. His forearm was long and palms were wide and fleshed. Ahmet Cevdet Pasha, an important scholar from Ottoman times, wrote a study that effectively summarized descriptions of the Prophet (saas)s features. If you wish to read more about the love of the Sahabah (Radiallahu Anhummale and femalefor Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) read Chapter Eight of my book `Stories of the Sahabah (Radiallahu Anhum). He would encourage that which was good and strengthen it, and he would discourage that which was evil and undermine it. 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. He was cautious about people and on his guard against them, but he did that without averting his face from them or being discourteous. His blessed face shone like the full moon. He honoured the nobles of every group of people and appointed them over their people. [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 . He had a thin line of hair running from the chest to the navel. "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! Upon my request, my uncle Hind ibn Abi Hala said: "Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was gallant and glorious by birth. '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). 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 walked at a quick pace and took rather a long step. 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. His feet were smooth, because of their cleanliness and smoothness the water did not remain there but flowed away quickly. He was neither very tall nor very short. 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. Some say it means to lift the leg with force. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I heard a person from behind me say: Wear your lungi (loose dress) higher because it avoids physical and spiritual impurities. (The lungi will remain cleaner and will not become dirty by being dragged on the ground.) His fingers were long. When he walked, he walked as though he were going down a hill. 1105056 / Registered Company No. A Picture of the Prophet : The Noble Hilya Sharif, An Introduction to Qasidah Burdah: The Most Famous Poem in the World. he was the most charitable man. All rights reserved. The following critical incident, however, where Muslims attacked a caravan belonging to Quraysh, was a turning point in which a policy regarding war was established. His face was not quite round but inclined to roundness. (Hazrat Ali(R.A)) Somewhat high with unique brightness whereby it looked large at first sight. (Hind bin Abi Hala), Cheeks: Neither quite straight, nor sheep like. (Qatada) I desired and wanted him to describe them to me because I wanted something to hold on to. 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. Between the chest and navel there was a thin line of hair. 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. [Tirmidhi]. According to the Ulama, it is a well known fact that it was something similar to nur which emitted from his teeth. He did not speak without cause. He used to give away in charity to him who begged of him of anything, even out of his stored up provision. He was handsome. In essence, he had a body formed in perfection and uniqueness, and blessed Anyone suddenly seeing him would be consumed with love, and anyone speaking with him would feel great love in his heart and soul. That appeared in Part IV of the Qisas al-Anbiya (Stories of the Prophets), under the heading Some Attributes of the Prophet Muhammad (saas): The blessed one had a beautiful appearance, his limbs were in perfect proportion, his body was well-formed, his forehead and chest and the distance between his shoulders were broad. 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 was very fair skinned with a wide brow and had thick eyebrows with a narrow space between them. When her husband came back, he was surprised to find with her a quantity of milk. All articles published not necessarily the official points of view held by islamonline, The Opening of Mecca Not until 630 CE did Muhammad re-enter his native city Mecca, leading ten thousand people. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p.80, 109. Broad forehead, slanting thick brows parted in the middle. He would not accept praise except from those who were balanced and not excessive. When he walked, he lifted his legs with vigor, leaned slightly forward and placed his feet softly on the ground. These are some of the things the Prophet (saas) said about certain foods: The Prophet (saas) said that mushroom is a good cure for the eyes, it also arrests paralysis.140, Illnesses are cured by means of three things: (one of them) is a drink of honey.141. Ali (Radiallahu Anhu) says: I did not see anyone like him neither before him, nor after him. For this reason it is stated that he attained the age of sixty years. Hon fick sex barn, fyra dttrar och tv sner. are also included. Occasionally he used to part his hair in the middle with a comb etc. 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. Rasulullah (s) had a very luminous complexion (color), and a wide forehead. There the hand of the lover rest on the heart of the deceased, His modest habit was to look at something with a light eye,i.e. Baraa bin Aazib (Radiallahu Anhu) reports: I never seen someone with long hair and red clothing more handsome than Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). He praised what was good and encouraged it and disliked what was ugly and foul and discouraged it. His hair was neither very curly nor very straight, but had a slight wave in it. He did not hate the poor for their poverty nor fear the kings for their mighty power. Among the people he appeared to rise higher than others. (Bara bin Azib) According to this humble servant, if this is applied to his journeys it will be more appropriate. Before entering the city, the Prophet reached Qurayshs leader Abu Sufyan, who submitted to the Prophets requests to engage in no war, accept Islam, and allow this massive army to enter the city peacefully. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 11, 104. The complexion of Rasulullah (s) was white with redness in it. He was somewhat. Qasim ibn MUHAMMAD 598-601. He spoke with his full mouth (was not arrogant), and spoke concisely. The Prophet's paternal aunts were six, the children of different mothers. When he walked it seemed as if he was descending to a lower place. Tuesday January 09, 2018. . His hair was slightly curled., COMMENTARY The Prophet (saas) attached great importance to cleanliness. He would inquire after his companions and would ask the people about their affairs. 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. There was no hair (more than normal) on his body. Anas ibn Malik radi Allahu anhu was the servant of the Prophet sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam for ten years, and his description is more . 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). (LogOut/ Imam Tirmidi has mentioned this Hadith in many chapters where the speech and humility of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) are described. He had hair on his forearms and shoulders and the upper part of his chest. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 115. He had dense and fine hair on his eye brows. In some ahaadith it is stated that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) attained the age of sixty five years. He never responded to disparagement or evil words. When he walked, he lifted his legs with vigour, as if he were descending to a low-lying place. When he walked it seemed as if he was descending to a lower place. It has rivers flowing under it and its foodstuffs and cool shade never fail. He made salaam to whomsoever he met, COMMENTARY He was neither very white, nor very brown. We will find that within our homes, we have Gardens of Paradise. His body was proportionately jointed. He always looked down. He would introduce and conclude his speech with: 'Bismillahi ta'ala [In the Name of Allah, Exalted is He]!' 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 expression was pensive and contemplative, serene and sublime. 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. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 155, 140. Some gave the smile of his beauty to that of the full moon,His nose was thin, His face was smooth,His beard was thick,His neck was the most beautiful,If the rays of the sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold. He said, "The Messenger was imposing and majestic. The description of the hair of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) in this hadeeth is different one mentioned before. The bones of his joints were strong and large (denoting strength). I saw the Prophet (saas) on the day that the delegation of Kindah came to meet him; he was wearing a Yemeni garment, and Abu Bakr and Umar were dressed similarly.96, Eat what you like, and wear what you like provided that it is free from two things : extravagance and vainglory.97. The soles of both feet were very fleshed. Whatever he wore or ate, he would give to them to wear and eat. He was balanced and consistent. The description has ended with the praise and help of Allah. (LogOut/ 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. According to the Hanafis there is a detailed explanation on this subject. Another report comes from Fazl ibn Abbas (ra): The Holy Prophet (saas) said: Adopt white clothes; it is the best attire. Khadidja bint al-Khuwaylid, fdd omkring 555, dd 619, var en rik kpmannka i Mecka som vid 40 rs lder blev religionsstiftaren Muhammeds frsta hustru. In making a comparison with a sword, it may have meant that Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) had a long face. There was a vein between them that used to expand when he became angry. He was wary of the people and guarded himself against them but without depriving them a warm smile or fitting conduct. Prior to her marriage to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in 4 Hijri, she was married to Abu Salma (Abdullah) bin Abdul Asad who was also an early . Sahih Bukhari, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2002, Volume 4, p. 56, 128. According to this, the three years between nubuwwah and risaalah have been in the hadeeth under discussion. If he became angry he turned away, and when he was happy he lowered his gaze. Speech in his presence was that of the first among them. Upgrade to remove ads. Umm Kulthum (Arabic ) (c.603630) is considered to be the third daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad by his first wife Khadijah bint Khuwaylid. Umm Mabad (ra), who was known for her generosity, uprightness and courage, was visited by the Prophet (saas) during the Prophet (saas)s migration from Mecca to Medina, but failed to recognize him. There was a vein between them that used to expand when he became angry. 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 To draw a pen-picture of his appearance is beyond ones capability, but the Sahabah (Radiallahu anhum) have endeavoured, according to their capabilities, to preserve what little they could, of which some is written here. The Prophet (saas) set an example for the believers with the importance he attached to his appearance and cleanliness. He said, "The Messenger was imposing and majestic. Ahmed Cevdet Pasa, Qisas al-Anbiya, (Stories of the Prophets) Volume 4, Kanaat Press, Istanbul 1331, pp.364-365, 129. His companions have handed down a great many details about the Prophet (saas)s manner of dress. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 115. Tirmidhi, Shamail-e-Tirmizi, Kitab Bhavan Publication, New Delhi, 1997, p.47. (LogOut/ Then I spoke to him and found that he had beaten me to it. He said, When you find someone asking for something he needs, then give it to him. His teeth were thin and bright. How was the Prophet (Pbuh) preparing for Ramadan? Lekin jis maqsad ke liye wo aye uska haq unhone pura-pura ada kiya. He died in the year 110 Hijri. They respected the old and showed mercy to the young. The close assessment of Arab tribal life during pre-Islamic era and the influence of Islam and Muhammad's humanistic behavior. Portion between shoulders fleshy. (Hazrath Ali) 237-241. His speech was concise, neither excessive nor abridged. His other limbs were also straight. He had a long nose [aquiline] with a line of light over it which someone might unthinkingly take to be his nose. His head was well formed and set on a slender neck. This has been mentioned in the translation of the hadeeth. Ultimately I came to the conclusion that Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi Wasallam was more handsome, beautiful and more radiant than the full moon. (Shamail Tirmidhi), The physical beauty of the Prophet (saas). The Life of Prophet Muhammad( ), NOTEWORTHY QUOTATIONS ABOUT PROPHET OF ISLAM, Subscribe to Illumination of Muhammad by Email. Whoever came to him with a request was never turned away except with that which they had asked for or with a kind word. He neither condemned nor praised those who enjoyed food and drink, and he would not be angered by this world. His nose was prominent and had a luster on it. 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. He who first set eyes upon him feared him, but he who associated with him loved him. As for his appraisal, it lay in constantly observing and listening to people [to be just]. The Mosque of Sultan Hassan (right) by David Roberts. He was silent for four reasons: forbearance, caution, appraisal and reflection. The Prophet (s) had a most handsome constitution. Arms and Hands :Wrists large, palms wide and fingers symmetrically large. (Hind bin Abi Hala) 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. However, she described him to her husband, who recognized the Prophet (saas) from her description: He was innocently bright and had a broad countenance. He was not negligent, fearing that people would become negligent or weary. He would not rise nor sit down without praise [to God]. His words were comprehensive without being either superfluous or wordy or inadequate. Be a part of this journey & sponsor a clip in memory of your loved ones (first-come, first-served basis). On the side of Khadija bint KHUWAYLID 555-620. with MAOM MUHAMMAD 570-632. Sallalla Hu Alaihi Wasallam , "He was of medium build, closer to being tall. The Hilya Sharifis a calligraphic arrangement that originated in Ottoman times. The Ulama say that Sayyidina (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) walked at the back because of his humbleness. In complexion, he was he was neither very white like lime, nor very dark, nor brown which results in darkness (he was illuminant, more luminous than even the full-moon on the 14th night). 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. He had thick hands and thick fingers and toes." [At-Tirmithi] Hind Ibn Abi Haalah, may Allaah be pleased with him, said: "The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, had large palms . Anyone who came in close contact with him, and knew his excellent character was smitten with the love of his excellent attributes. The hair of Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was neither very straight nor very curly (but slightly wavy). [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". If the rays of the sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold. 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. I saw Esa (Alaihis salaam). It is reported from Ali (Radiallahu Anhu): Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam was neither very tall nor very short. 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 hair was slightly twisted. He did not get angry because of it. This is contrary to what has been reported in the other ahaadith, where it is stated that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) lived there for thirteen years and attained the age of sixty three years. 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. According to the hadith narrated by one of the companions of the Prophet (saas), the Prophet (saas) told his Companions, when they were travelling to meet some brothers in faith: You are going to visit your brothers, so repair your saddles and make sure that you are dressed well, so that you will stand out among people like an adornment, for Allah does not love ugliness.99. His eyelashes were long.74, His forehead was wide and the place between his eyebrows was bright like pure silver and eyes were black tinged with reddish hue. This is the end of the Hadith of Sufyan ibn Waki [ra]. Besides this line neither the chest nor the stomach had other hair on it. At times I looked at the full moon and at times at Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi Wasallam. He used to call the people, high or low towards Allah. He did not look for praise except to counterbalance something. The names of the . Islam and Christianity, The Superior Morality and Habits of Hadrat Muhammad http://www.hizmetbooks.org/Islam-andChristianity/10.htm, 89. He had a wheat-coloured complexion. 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. Hind ibn Abi Hala (Q20425828) No description defined edit Statements instance of human 0 references part of Companions of the Prophet 0 references sex or gender male 0 references place of birth Mecca 0 references date of death 656 0 references place of death Basra 0 references mother Khadija bint Khuwaylid 0 references occupation muhaddith He only spoke about things for which he expected a reward from Allah. However, Muslims have devised many methods to be reminded of the Prophet without using images. Thick, sometimes touching ear lobes and sometimes reaching upto shoulders.- (Bara bin Azib)