There is no confusion or difficulty in these differences, because he may have seen them on both occasions. 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. The wise respected him in accordance with their degree. He did not take small steps. his Companions (ra)]. he looked at a thing, with modesty and bashfulness, hence he did not stare at anything. He did not walk with chest pushed out with pride. He would not speak on what does not concern him. Copyright 2023 Muslim Hands. This is said because besides human beings, the moon, sun, etc. Hind bin Abi Haalah described prophet Muhammad saying, He had great qualities and attributes in him, others also held him in high estemm. The palms and both feet were fully fleshed. back. The fingers and toes were moderately long. Registered Charity No. When someone talked in front of him, they kept quiet until he had finished. He did not speak without cause. Whatever he wore or ate, he would give to them to wear and eat. He had neither very curly nor flowing hair but a mixture of both He was reddish-white, he had wide black eyes and long eyelashes. 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). He died in the year 110 Hijri. This proposal called for the. It was allowed him to enter his house for his own comfort. He did not censure anything nor criticise or praise the taste of food. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 362, 127. He would disregard that which he disliked, and no one ever despaired of him. He had dense and fine hair on his eye brows. He was somewhat taller than medium height and a little shorter than what could be described as tall. If he gestured, he did so with his whole palm. Black and drooping. Fazlul Maulana, Al Hadis, Vol. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 126, 116. He never in his life struck anything with his hand except when he was fighting in the name of Allah. 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). Some Ulama in the translation of this sentence, have expressed other opinions. He would not interject into someones speech unless they transgressed, in which case he would either rebuke them or else leave. He was never given a choice between two matters but he chose the simplest of the two. 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. His eyelashes were long. Hon fick sex barn, fyra dttrar och tv sner. If he spoke, he struck with his right palm the inside of his left thumb. He spoke with his full mouth (was not arrogant), and spoke concisely. He had a provision for every occasion and he never fell short of justice nor exceeded it. He had a provision for every occasion and he never fell short of justice nor exceeded it. He did not hate the poor for their poverty nor fear the kings for their mighty power. As for his reflection, it was upon what would endure and what would vanish. He was singularly bright and fresh. He was the most generous of heart, truthful of tongue, softest in disposition, and noble in relationship. He would not rise nor sit down without praise [to God]. This was on the night of miraaj or in a dream. His eye brows were of dense and fine hair , His neck was beautiful and thin, like the neck of a statue shaved clean, the color of which was clear, shining and beautiful like silver. His nose was prominemt and had a nur and lustre on it. (The age of Sayyidna Hasan (Radiallahu anhu) at the time of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam)s death was seven years. He would never be neglectful that they would not learn neglect and grow indifferent. The Messenger of Allah (saw) referred to them both lovingly as, the chiefs of the youth of Paradise. In making a comparison with a sword, it may have meant that Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) had a long face. He was cautious about four things: in adopting something good which then would be followed, in abandoning something bad which then would be abandoned, in striving to determine what would be beneficial for his nation and in establishing for them what would combine the business of this world and the next. Summary 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. All the parts of his body were of moderate size, and fully fleshed. back, It is related from Jaabir (Radiallahu anhu) that he said: I once saw Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) on the night of a full moon. Whoever came to him with a request was never turned away except with that which they had asked for or with a kind word. 103. Abstract. They were: Umaymah, Umm Hakim, Barrah, `Atikah, Safyyah and Arwa. His hair was neither very curly nor very straight, but had a slight wave in it. At times I looked at the full moon and at times at Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) . The pupil of his eye was black. If his hair parted, he would leave it parted and it did not go beyond the lobes of his ears if he allowed it to go long. 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. Holy prophet muhammad (p.b.u.h.) From among all those whom I have seen, he somewhat resembled Urwah bin Masud. He had the kindest and best behaviour of all people, being like a father to them. His senses were exceedingly powerful. (LogOut/ If the rays of the sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold. What remained in excess, he used to give in charity. Here is the link. Those who described him would say: I have never seen before or after him anyone similar to him, peace be upon him . '107, Rasulullah (saas) had a ring made of silver and its (inlaid) gem was also of silver.108. The hands and feet of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) were fully fleshed. This type of word is used in the Arabic language for connecting words, but because no special quality or attribute is derived, some Muhadditheen (scholars of hadeeth) are of the opinion that if the letter `Jeem' has a fatah (zabar) on it, it means something that is between straight and bent. 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). He did not find fault with nor over-praise people. Between the chest and navel there was a thin line of hair. Umm Hakim known as alBayda' (the fair one) was the wife of Karir ibn Rabi'ah ibn Habib ibn `Abd Shams. I never saw anybody or anything more handsome than him. There was a vein between them that used to expand when he became angry. 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. He walked at a quick pace and took rather a long step. He (saw) had forbearance in his patience. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 15, 114. CJIIS Tarikh Exam 1. In essence, his excellent morality, sharp powers of reasoning were greater than those of all other people and worthy of great praise. Change). We ran another test print run. We developed a design with our friends in the UK, and ran some test print runs. His teeth were thin and bright. the Prophets step-son. It was the noble habit of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) are described. 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. Somewhat high with unique brightness whereby it looked large at first sight. (Hind bin Abi Hala), Cheeks: They were spaced out and not close together. Islam and Christianity, The Superior Morality and Habits of Hadrat Muhammad (saas), http://www.hizmetbooks.org/ Islam_and_Christianity/10.htm, 136. Red lines in the white parts, wide sockets, and natural grey corners. (Jabir bin Samra), Nose: The place between his shoulders was wide. He was a master and a commander. The abdomen was not protruding. (Umme-e-Mabad) Description of Hind bin Abi Hala Allah's Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) was constantly sympathetic with sorrows, persistent in thought, having no repose, prolonged in silence. He used to give away in charity to him who begged of him of anything, even out of his stored up provision. If he visited a gathering he would sit wherever the group ended (and not at their head) and he encouraged the same. Lekin jis maqsad ke liye wo aye uska haq unhone pura-pura ada kiya. His body was proportionately jointed73, The complexion of Rasulullah (saas) was white with redness in it. He was neither very white, nor very brown.70, I never saw someone more handsome than Rasullullah. His body was proportionately jointed. Other narrators [at-Tabarani and others] added:I [al-Husain (ra)] asked [Ali (ra)] what his (saw) silence was like? Description of the Prophet March 14, 2008 . Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,VolumeII, p.242, 134. Sy was die dogter van Khuwaylid ibn Asad en Fatimah bint Za'idah. He did not look for praise except to counterbalance something. back. You cannot, as the popular saying goes, separate the message from the messenger. Hind ibn Abi Hala, vdiq pas vitit 656. He was slightly taller than a man of middle height, but shorter than a tall person. We found it difficult to keep pace when we walked with him and he walked at his normal pace. 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. 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. The Mosque of Sultan Hassan (right) by David Roberts. This is a difficult subject to write about. The best and most preferred people in his eyes were those who had good counsel for all. He was neither very tall nor very short.71. Whoever heard them remembered them. back. He would introduce and conclude his speech with: 'Bismillahi ta'ala [In the Name of Allah, Exalted is He]!' Moderately wide. (Hind bin Abi Hala), Teeth: White, reddish. (Hazrath Ali(R.A)) For this reason it is stated that he attained the age of sixty years. Prophetic description (Shama'il) 3. There were some hair on shoulders, arms and upper chest. (Hind bin Abi Hala), General Structure: A line of hair running from the chest to the navel. (Hazrath Ali and Hind bin Abi Hala) Hala ibn Abi Hala, ndoshta vdiq para vitit 610. He exalted all blessings no matter how small and never belittled a single one. His assembly was one of clemency, modesty, patience and trust. [2] 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. Neither quite straight, nor sheep like. (Qatada) He was always surrounded by his Companions. In Islamic sources and oral accounts, that sign between the Prophet (saas)s shoulder blades is known as the seal of Prophethood. It is reported by Wahb bin Munebbih (ra) that the other prophets also had similar marks, but that that of the Prophet (saas) was different: Allah never sent down a prophet who did not have the sign of prophethood on his right hand. I saw Ebrahim (Alaihis salaam). He could hear from a long way off and see further than anyone. Aisha (ra) describes the Prophet (saas)s way of speaking thus: The speech of Rasulullah (saas) was not quick and continuous as that of yours. He accepted sports and pastimes as lawful, played with his wives and held races with them. Quraysh tribes, however, drew up a plan to kill the Prophet without the fear of reprisal. But the final fate of the disbelievers is the Fire. 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. He had black eyes, firm and high cheeks, a wide mouth and white teeth with slight gaps [between his front teeth]. The Prophet (saas) set an example for the believers with the importance he attached to his appearance and cleanliness. He was the most generous and the most truthful. 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. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 115. Broad forehead, slanting thick brows parted in the middle. Those he most esteemed were those who supported / served and helped [people]. Speech in his presence was that of the first among them. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 118, 113. Black, with long eyelashes. (Hazrath Ali) I felt that I should hear from him personally, some of the noble features of Raulullah (Sallallahu alalihe wasallam), so that I could make his discription a proof and testimony for myself and also memorise them, and, if possible, try to emulate and adopt them. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. He was not pompous, nor denigrating. Allahumma sali alaa Sayyidina Muhammadiw wa alaa aalihi biqadri husnihi wa jamaalihi. However, she described him to her husband, who recognized the Prophet (saas) from her description: He was innocently bright and had a broad countenance. In the manner that no one had reached a higher status than Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) in `Kamalaate Manawiyyah, (super intellectual status) likewise in the `Surah Zaahiri (outward appearance) no one could excel him. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,Volume II, p.251, 88. 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. Books on Seerah (History of the Prophet peace be upon him) and ahaadeeth are replete with descriptions of his beautiful qualities. He restrained his glance. He continues: He was continually smiling, gentle in manners, soft in nature. Updated on. He was wary of the people and guarded himself against them but without depriving them a warm smile or fitting conduct. He spoke clearly, word by word.117, They said: The Messenger of Allah used to talk little and every thing was expressed in this brief talk. Thin and bright, symmetrical, openings in front teeth. (Hazrath Ibn Abbas) Very rare is the positive coverage between. Still-life painting by Ibrahim Safi. Tirmidhi, Shamail-e-Tirmizi, Kitab Bhavan Publication, New Delhi, 1997, p.137, 132. ", IGIs version of the Hilya Sharif is available in the bookstore here. Bismi'llahi 'r-Rahmani 'r-Rahim. His face was not quite round but inclined to roundness. (Hazrat Ali(R.A)) 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. Ali (Radiallahu Anhu) says: I did not see anyone like him neither before him, nor after him. He greeted whomsoever he met., Face: 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. He always smelt very fresh, clean and pleasant, and recommended that Muslims do the same. 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. He was the most generous of people [in hand, and the most big-hearted of them] in breast. His beard was full and dense. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001, Volume II, p.242, 130. 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 . I desired for him to describe some . According to this, the three years between nubuwwah and risaalah have been in the hadeeth under discussion. 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. Maulana Muhammad Manzoor Nomani, Maariful Hadith, (Meaning and Message of the Traditions), Darul Ishaat Publications, Karachi,Volume III, p. 505, 145. Vajzat. The scholars have written that in this hadeeth the Sahabi did not see `anything more handsome and beautiful than Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). 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. Al-Targhib wal-Tarhib, Volume 3, Number 93, 101. 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. He was always surrounded by his Companions. Once he finished they would speak. The blessed eyes of Rasulullah (saas) were extremely black. The Prophet Muhammad (saas) was the only exception to this. He said, When you find someone asking for something he needs, then give it to him. 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. So the Hilya Sharif would serve as a reminder that we have the Noble Messenger within our homes and within our hearts.. Hind, the daughter of Abi Umayya Ibn Al-Mugheerah al-Makhzumiyyah of the Quraish tribe, who is most commonly known as Umm Salama, was one of the earliest Muslims. Another report comes from Fazl ibn Abbas (ra): The Holy Prophet (saas) said: Adopt white clothes; it is the best attire. Download. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Date of Birth of Prophet(S), Special Conditions upon Birth of Prophet(S), Importance of Mondays and more. In them, they would respect their elders, be merciful to their children, give preference to those in need, and protect the stranger.. In this hadeeth the word `Yata-kaf-fa-oo is used regarding the walking of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). 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). The Arabic word hilya appears in chapter 1, hadith 8 of the Imam al-Tirmidhis Al-Shamail al-Muhammadiyya. (LogOut/ He exalted all blessings no matter how small and never belittled a single one. 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. Anas bin Malik (ra) tells us the following: Rasulullah (saas) used to mingle with us and joke.124. He eventually became the fourth Caliph of Islam. 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. Occasionally he used to part his hair in the middle with a comb etc. 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. Encyclopedia Britannica " Prophet Muhammad's letters to Emperor Heraclius, Chosroes II, Muqawqis, Negus, Governor of Syria and Ruler of Bahrain. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 188, 137. His feet were smooth, because of their cleanliness and smoothness the water did not remain there but flowed away quickly. According to the Ulama, it is a well known fact that it was something similar to nur which emitted from his teeth. 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. If he gestured, he did so with his whole palm. It is reported from Ali (Radiallahu Anhu): Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam was neither very tall nor very short. Sign up. Habit of looking from the corner of the eyes in shyness. (Hind bin Abi Hala) It was also the noble habit of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) to walk with slight forward inclination of the head and shoulders. In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the All-Compassionate. His hair was neither very curly nor completely straight. 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. It is becoming a cultural trend that conflict and controversy drive the propaganda for the media, fuelled by politicized religions, and even more so between the religions of the people of the Book and Islam. Tirmidhi in Shama'il, Bayhaqi, Tabarani, and ibn Sa'd.] Ibn 'Abbas described how he saw light shining from between his front teeth. However the glitter of a sword has more whiteness than being luminous. If he was amazed, he overturned it. 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. Description of Anas radi Allahu anhu. He was silent for four reasons: forbearance, caution, appraisal and reflection. Everybody who would pass by the Hilya Sharif would send peace and blessings upon the Prophet . 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. I did not see anyone walk faster than him, as is the earth folded for him. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. His lip was most beautiful,His beard was thick,His neck was most beautiful, neither long, nor short. 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 praised what was good and encouraged it and disliked what was ugly and foul and discouraged it. 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 the rays of the sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold. 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. Neck: 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. When he turned to address somebody, he turned his whole body completely [giving full attention]. Things you'll learn in this episode of Our Prophet:- Imam Hasan's narration on the Prophet's way of speaking- The perfect balance found in Prophet's . He was never angered by matters of this life nor that which was associated with it. There was no hair (more than normal) on his body. In reality there is no difference between the two hadeeth, as the hair does not remain the same length but grows.