If he spoke, he struck with his right palm the inside of his left thumb. Some people needed one thing, some needed two, and some had many needs. 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. Thin and long, beautifully chiselled like a statue Colour of the neck white like silver and handsome. (Hind bin Abi Hala), Head: His beard was full and dense. On one particular journey, for instance, he stopped somewhere and asked for water from those around him. 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. '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). The embellishment and ornamentation of the Hilya Sharif also takes on many different forms & styles. Tirmidhi, Shamail-e-Tirmizi, Kitab Bhavan Publication, New Delhi, 1997, p.55, 106. He was neither rough nor coarse. The soles of both feet were very fleshed. However, she described him to her husband, who recognized the Prophet (saas) from her description: He was innocently bright and had a broad countenance. "I said to my maternal uncle, Hind ibn Abi Hala, who was skilled at describing people: 'Describe for me the manner of speech Allah's Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace)!' He said: Allah's Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) was constantly sympathetic with sorrows, persistent in thought, having no repose . He was fine sinewed. Umm Hakim known as alBayda' (the fair one) was the wife of Karir ibn Rabi'ah ibn Habib ibn `Abd Shams. Hind bint Awf ( Arabic: ) was a mother-in-law twice of Muhammad. The Prophet (saas) pointed to him, as if indicating to him that he should tidy up his hair and beard. If he entered into his home he was a man like any other; cleaning his own garment, milking his own goat, and serving himself. (This quality is praiseworthy in a man as it denotes strength and courage but is not praiseworthy for a woman). He was the most generous of heart, truthful of tongue, softest in disposition, and noble in relationship. Those who saw him stood suddenly in awe of him and those who shared his acquaintance loved him. He never became angry for his own self nor sought retribution for himself. When he turned to address somebody, he turned his whole body completely [giving full attention]. Ali (ra)] about how the Messenger of Allah (saw) behaved at home and when he was out, his assemblies and about his features. Both eye brows were seperate and did not meet each other in the middle. In one of his Shamail classes earlier this year, Shaykh Mohammed Aslam discussed the significance of this traditional design: "It was from the practice of the early Muslims, that they would frame the Hilya Sharif and put it up in their homes, and teach it to their children. 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. The one who tried to describe him would have to say: I have not seen before him or after him anyone who resembles him. His gatherings were those of knowledge, humbleness, patience, and integrity. When someone talked in front of him, they kept quiet until he had finished. He would never be neglectful that they would not learn neglect and grow indifferent. As we can discern from those who saw him in person, the Prophet (saas) was extraordinarily handsome, with a finely proportioned body and a face that took ones breath away. His stature was neither too high nor too small. Get the latest Muslim Hands news delivered to your inbox. He did not walk with chest pushed out with pride. He was neither very white, nor very brown. He would attract them (the people) and not repel them. His fingers were long. He was generous, beneficial, compassionate, forgiving, brave and mild. White but wholesome. (Abu Tufail) All the parts of his body were of moderate size, and fully fleshed. 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. 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. If anyone sat with him or stood near him to ask something, he put up with that person until the person turned away. 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 was not pompous, nor denigrating. He would inquire after his companions and would ask the people about their affairs. 108. He would laugh with them, and wonder with them. When the hair of Rasulullah (Sallallalhu alaihe wasallallam) was abundant, it used to pass over his ear- lobes). When he was angry, he turned away and averted his face, and when he was happy, he lowered his gaze. The Messenger of Allah (saw) was always subject to grief and was always reflective. He did not reward evil with evil, rather, he would forgive and overlook. He had a provision for every occasion and he never fell short of justice nor exceeded it. Very rare is the positive coverage between. In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the All-Compassionate. On that night he wore red clothing. Description of Anas radi Allahu anhu. Ahmed Cevdet Pasa, Qisas al-Anbiya, (Stories of the Prophets) Volume I, Kanaaat Press, Istanbul 1331, p. 364-365, 81. COMMENTARY. The scholars interpret this word in several ways. He restrained his glance. He was cautious about people and on his guard against them, but he did that without averting his face from them or being discourteous. He did not speak without cause. First, that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) received nubuwwah (prophethood) at the age of forty and risaalah three years thereafter, and after that he lived for ten years in Makkah Mukaraamah. Even and soft, a bit of flesh drooping at the lower end. (Hind bin Abi Hala), Mouth: 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. Those who described him would say: I have never seen before or after him anyone similar to him, peace be upon him . Very little flesh on heels. (Jabir bin Samra). The place between his shoulders was wide. 12 Proofs that Muhammad is a true prophet. I did not see anyone walk faster than him, as is the earth folded for him. Both sides, the shoulders and the upper portion of the chest had hair. Some say it means to lift the leg with force. His chest was broad. He ignored what was superfluous and left it. The space between his shoulders was wide. He was luminous [the parts of his body that could be seen while he was clothed shone a brilliant white]. He made salaam to whomsoever he met, COMMENTARY If the rays of the sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold. Ali (Radiallahu Anhu) says: I did not see anyone like him neither before him, nor after him. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,Volume II, p.251, 88. He was not very pallid nor dark. We found it difficult to keep pace when we walked with him and he walked at his normal pace.111. It has rivers flowing under it and its foodstuffs and cool shade never fail. Some of these accounts are as follows: The Prophet (saas)s external appearance and beauty. If the truth were overstepped, he would be so furious that he could do nothing but right the wrong. He never struck a servant nor a woman, and I never saw him taking revenge for an injustice dealt him, except if the prohibitions of Allah were transgressed. He made salaam (greeted) first to whomsoever he met. Once he finished they would speak. Hala ibn Abi Hala, ndoshta vdiq para vitit 610. What Do I Do When the Month of Rabi al-Awwal Arrives? 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. But the final fate of the disbelievers is the Fire. The Prophet (s) was neither tall nor short. Broad forehead, slanting thick brows parted in the middle. He was of medium build, closer to being tall. 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. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 17, 70. He stayed in Mecca ten years and at Medina for ten years and Allah (SWT) the Mighty, the Majestic made him die when he was sixty. 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. Speech in his presence was that of the first among them. 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. The man went and did so, then returned. He was a master and a commander.76. Umm Kulthum bint MUHAMMAD 603-630. The description of the hair of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) in this hadeeth is different one mentioned before. He said, "The Messenger was imposing and majestic. Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) walked quickly and not like the Romeos of this age who walk like women. The front teeth had a slight space between them. 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 . This was not due to his hight, but was a result of a Mujizah (Miracle). The drink most liked by Rasulullah (saas) was that which was sweet and cold.143, Nabeez was prepared from dried grapes for the Prophet (saas) and dates were, also, put in it, or it was prepared from dried dates, and grapes, too, were put in it. The course covers the science of Shama'il, or the description of the Prophet based on the famous hadith by Hind ibn Abi Hala. These three Ambiyaa (Prophets) were described because Sayyidina Musa (Alaihis salaam) and Sayyidina Esa (Alaihis salaam) are the nabis of the Bani Israel and Sayyidina Ebrahim (Alaihis salaam), besides being the great grandfather of Sayyidina Rsulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam), was also accepted by all Arabs. His forearm was long and palms were wide. He had little flesh on his heels.. The Hilya Sharifis a calligraphic arrangement that originated in Ottoman times. Allahs Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) was constantly sympathetic with sorrows, persistent in thought, having no repose, prolonged in silence. Ali ibn abi Talib described Muhammad (pbuh) as follows: "He was not vulgar nor did he condone vulgarity, and he was not one to shout in the market place. [Tirmidhi]. 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. We developed a design with our friends in the UK, and ran some test print runs. His assembly was one of clemency, modesty, patience and trust. trying to be Mu'min.