He would lead his Companions by walking behind them and was the first to greet any person he met. Allah adorned him with all the qualities and good administration, At the time when the Quran was being revealed to him, he used to smile most. His hair reached his shoulders. He asked her: "Where you have got this from . He had thick wrists, wide palms, thick hands and feet. That is why he said, that there was no one left besides him who had seen Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). The issue of images aside, Muslims are strongly encouraged to keep the Prophet on our minds and in our hearts constantly. The description has ended with the praise and help of Allah. He was the most modest, without pride, and his tongue was most eloquent without prolongation of speech. He had the kindest and best behaviour of all people, being like a father to them. His mubarak hair was slightly twisted. You cannot, as the pop Oh Allah! Khadija bint Khuwaylid (Arabic: , Khadja bint Khuwaylid, born AD 555 - 22 November AD 619), commonly known as Khadija, was the first wife and first follower of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.Khadija was the daughter of Khuwaylid ibn Asad, a leader of Quraysh tribe in Mecca, and a successful businesswoman in her own right. This was on the night of miraaj or in a dream. 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. The soles of both feet were very fleshed. Upon my request, my uncle Hind ibn Abi Hala said: "Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was gallant and glorious by birth. He used to go even to a distant place to see the sick, loved scents and hated a stench or bad smell, sat with the poor and the destitute, ate with them, honored those possessing honor, advised them to do good and show kindness to relatives. The Prophet (saas) attached great importance to cleanliness. He did not reward evil with evil, rather, he would forgive and overlook. . A vein protruded between the two parts which became more prominent in anger. (Hind bin Abi Hala), Color: Sunan Abu Dawud, Book 33, Number 4151, 93. 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. He would never praise his food nor criticize it. But the final fate of the disbelievers is the Fire. He would say: If you see someone in need, fetch him to me. He would not accept praise except from those who were balanced and not excessive. Habit of looking from the corner of the eyes in shyness. (Hind bin Abi Hala) Its Time to Remove the Blinders; Preparing For Ramadan! He continues: He was continually smiling, gentle in manners, soft in nature. 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.". I have not seen a braver and stronger man than the Prophet. (Ibn Umar), Shoulder and Chest: For if the prohibitions of Allah were transgressed he was among the strongest of them in anger. In this hadeeth the word `Yata-kaf-fa-oo is used regarding the walking of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). He did not speak without cause. He did not speak without cause. The place between his shoulders was wide. At the end of this kitaab all three ahaadith will be quoted. When he addressed a person he turned his whole body towards that person. The Rasool Allah consulted his wife on important matters such as during the occasion of Treaty of advice from: Hazrat Khadija; Hazrat Ayesha He also abandoned three things in respect of other people: he did not censure anyone, he did not scold them, nor try to find out their faults. He never became angry for his own self nor sought retribution for himself. In this present time, we believe it is particularly important to revive the practice of displaying the Hilya Sharif in our homes. The complexion of Rasulullah (s) was white with redness in it. On the side of Khadija bint KHUWAYLID 555-620. with MAOM MUHAMMAD 570-632. Umm Hakim known as alBayda' (the fair one) was the wife of Karir ibn Rabi'ah ibn Habib ibn `Abd Shams. However, Muslims have devised many methods to be reminded of the Prophet without using images. I wanted him to describe them to me so that I could retain them in my mind. adopted the use of the word hilya directly. Maliks Muwatta Hadith, Volume 49, Number1, 69. The Messenger of Allah (saw) was always cheerful, easy-tempered and mild. When he pointed, he did so with his whole hand. 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 . In order to understand the message of Islam, it is first necessary to acquaint ourselves with the prophet of Islam. If someone shook hands or conversed with him, or showed his friendship or affection, he would smell that clean scent all day, and if he laid that sacred hand on a childs head, that child could be distinguished from other children by that clean scent.128, The Holy Prophet (saas), amongst all other foods, liked pumpkin.131, He used to eat the meat of hunted birds.132, they will have Gardens with rivers flowing under them. He did not speak without cause. 1105056 / Registered Company No. Some say it means to walk at a fast pace. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. A Picture of the Prophet : The Noble Hilya Sharif, An Introduction to Qasidah Burdah: The Most Famous Poem in the World. His companions have handed down a great many details about the Prophet (saas)s manner of dress. There was a vein between them that used to expand when he became angry. Abdul-Rahim Reasat . He had a strip of hair from the top of the chest to the navel. When he was silent, they talked, but did not quarrel in his presence. When he looked at something he turned his whole body towards it. He had a provision for every occasion and he never fell short of justice nor exceeded it. However, she described him to her husband, who recognized the Prophet (s) from her description: He was innocently bright and had a broad countenance. His feet were smooth, because of their cleanliness and smoothness the water did not remain there but flowed away quickly. When someone talked in front of him, they kept quiet until he had finished. How was the Prophet (Pbuh) preparing for Ramadan? Copyright 2023 Muslim Hands. 05080486 in England. 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. They were: Umaymah, Umm Hakim, Barrah, `Atikah, Safyyah and Arwa. 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 thin line of hair from the chest to the navel. His head was well formed and set on a slender neck. Both sides, the shoulders and the upper portion of the chest had hair. This is the end of the Hadith of Sufyan ibn Waki [ra]. 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). Often people are nave about the vast historical, political and social stimuli that impact, Very rarely we hear positive stories of inter-religious affairs in the news nowadays. COMMENTARY The companions of the Prophet (saas) have passed on a great many detail about him, from the beauty of that blessed individuals external appearance, his radiance and disposition that left those who beheld him in awe, to his smile, and many other beautiful aspects that Allah had manifested in him. (LogOut/ She was legally married before August 610 to Utayba ibn Abi Lahab, but the marriage was never consummated. In this hadeeth the word `Rajulun Marbuun is used, which if the letter `Jeem has a dammah (pesh), means a man. His blessed face shone like the full moon. On that night he wore red clothing. Pride means denying the truth and looking down on other people.94. Besides this line neither the chest nor the stomach had other hair on it. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 224, 125. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 115. (This is a more respected transaltion). If he became angry he turned away, and when he was happy he lowered his gaze. His had a very luminous complexion color with pinky cheeks and lips. The seal of Prophethood was situated between his shoulders. Al-Targhib wal-Tarhib, Volume 3, Number 93, 101. His speech was well set and free from the use of superfluous words, as if it were rosary of beads. He was big-boned and broad shouldered (Al-Katad), his body hair was well-placed, and he had a Masrubah, his hands and feet were thick (Shathn). 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. He continues: "He was continually smiling, gentle in manners, soft in nature. All the parts of his body were of moderate size, and fully fleshed. He exalted all blessings no matter how small and never belittled a single one. Bismi'llahi 'r-Rahmani 'r-Rahim. Anyone who described his noble features can only say: I have not seen anyone like Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) neither before nor after him.. 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. His chest and stomach were in line, but his chest was broad and wide. Imam 'Ali (ra) was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet (saw). Rasulullah (s) had a very luminous complexion (color), and a wide forehead. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. 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. Imaam Tirmidhi has quoted in this chapter those ahaadith that have been narrated on the noble features of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). He spoke with his full mouth (was not arrogant), and spoke . Thin and bright, symmetrical, openings in front teeth. (Hazrath Ibn Abbas) He would inquire after his companions and would ask the people about their affairs. He walked at a quick pace and took rather a long step. Some of these accounts are as follows: The Prophet (saas)s external appearance and beauty. 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. 4, p. 340, 126. How easy it is for the beautiful to strike like lightning. His belly and chest were equal in size. This could be correct. He would never praise his food nor criticize it. He is well served and attended, who is neither a scowler nor a prattler. He was cautious about people and on his guard against them, but he did that without averting his face from them or being discourteous. (Shaykh Safi ur-Rahman al-Mubarakpoori, The Prophets Attributes and Manners From The Sealed Nectar, Islam Youth Voice). It was even like a mirror and white like the moon light,His shoulders were wide. If he visited a gathering he would sit wherever the group ended (and not at their head) and he encouraged the same. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 126, 116. He did not treat harshly to anybody and accepted excuses offered to him. 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. Those Muslims who lived at the same time as the Prophet (saas) have described many aspects of the servant of Allah. He accepted sports and pastimes as lawful, played with his wives and held races with them. The blessed eyes of Rasulullah (s) were extremely black. Thus, without, As was discussed earlier, Muslims had been oppressed, humiliated, tortured, persecuted, and driven into exile. Abstract. Moderately wide. (Hind bin Abi Hala), Teeth: Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings, VolumeII, p.240, 117. He was handsome. In them, they would respect their elders, be merciful to their children, give preference to those in need, and protect the stranger.". If the truth were overstepped, he would be so furious that he could do nothing but right the wrong. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 81, 110. '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). Parted in the middle. (Hind bin Abi Hala) Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. (This quality is praiseworthy in a man as it denotes strength and courage but is not praiseworthy for a woman). (He did not have a small mouth). He used to take one fifth of what easily came to him out of dates and wheat. The abdomen was not protruding. (Umme-e-Mabad) If the rays of the sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold. '107, Rasulullah (saas) had a ring made of silver and its (inlaid) gem was also of silver.108. The Messenger of Allah (saw) was imposing and majestic. His beard was thick and full. I [Al-Hasan (ra)] said, Tell me how he spoke. Umm Kulthum bint MUHAMMAD 603-630. Between his neck and his navel there was a line of hair, but the rest of his torso was free of it. The Prophet (s) had a most handsome constitution. He was neither very tall nor very short. Tuesday January 09, 2018. . Snerna avled vid spd lder. He was patient with a stranger who had coarse language. Focus on the Early History of Islam: A Refreshing Look at the Seerah (Part 5), Focus on the Early History of Islam: A Refreshing Look at the Seerah (Part 4), Focus on the Early History of Islam: A Refreshing Look at the Seerah (Part 3), Focus on the Early History of Islam: A Refreshing Look at the Seerah (Part 2). He did not have a large head, nor a small head (Mukaltham), his face was round and a blended-white color (Mushrab), his eyes were dark black (Adaj), his eye-lashes were long (Ahdab). 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. Prophetic biography (Sira) 2. 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. 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. 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). Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 81, 111. His blessed hair had four plaits.87, The grooming of the Prophet (saas)s hair and beard. Umm Kulthum (Arabic ) (c.603630) is considered to be the third daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad by his first wife Khadijah bint Khuwaylid. 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.) THE PHYSICAL APPEARANCE OF THE PROPHET . Thin and long, beautifully chiselled like a statue Colour of the neck white like silver and handsome. (Hind bin Abi Hala), Head: You can skip to the end and leave a response. He was a last of all prophets. His hair reached his shoulders. I never saw anybody or anything more handsome than him. It is stated in the hadeeth under discussion that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) lived for ten years in Makkah Mukarramah after nubuwwah (prophethood). He did not reserve a special place for himself and forbade other people to do so. His body was proportionately jointed73, The complexion of Rasulullah (saas) was white with redness in it. The Shifa of Qadi Iyad: Lessons on the Character and Virtue of the . 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. On one particular journey, for instance, he stopped somewhere and asked for water from those around him. You cannot, as the popular saying goes, separate the message from the messenger. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 160, 135. The Holy Prophet (saas) was the most patient among men, the bravest, the best judge, and he who pardoned most. "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 . 103. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 122, 115. The man went and did so, then returned. He had high insteps and his feet were so smooth that water ran off them. His face shone like the full moon. He did not pass a single night hoarding a single dirham or dinar. He never responded to disparagement or evil words. He did not shout [even in the marketplaces] nor utter obscenities. 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 had a long nose [aquiline] with a line of light over it which someone might unthinkingly take to be his nose. The was a thin line of hair from the chest to the navel. An objection may arise concerning these two hadeeth, that it is stated in one hadeeth that when Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) used to stand up in a group, he appeared to be the tallest among them. This is because Muslims hold all prophets, most especially the Prophet Muhammad , in the highest honor, and Muslim scholars have long agreed that any depiction of any of the prophets will always fall short of the reverence and honour due to them.. Anyone who came in close contact with him, and knew his excellent character was smitten with the love of his excellent attributes. Abd-Allah ibn MUHAMMAD 615. How true! Hind ibn Abi Hala, vdiq pas vitit 656. What remained in excess, he used to give in charity. He had little flesh on his heels.. 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. 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. When he laughed, it was as if his mouth gave off rays like soft lightning. He would not rise nor sit down without praise [to God]. 144, The best of drinks to the Messenger of Allah was sweet cold drink.145, The Holy Prophet (saas) said; besides milk there is nothing else that serves the purpose of both milk and water.146. He was never given a choice between two matters but he chose the simplest of the two. , Saturday 4th AprilSpring Lodge RetreatNottingham, UK, Habib Ali taught three classes on the portrait (shama'il) of the Prophet Muhammad as mentioned in the famous trad, | 11 | - - - | , | 10 | | , | 9 | | , | 8 | | , Enjoy the full SoundCloud experience in the app. When he was surprised about something, he turned his palm upside down, [i.e. There were some hair on shoulders, arms and upper chest. (Hind bin Abi Hala), General Structure: While some of those describe him in broad terms, others have given long and detailed descriptions. Slightly curly. (Hazrath Anas) 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. His lip was most beautifulHis beard was thickHis neck was most beautiful, neither long, nor short. He did not take small steps. He said, "The Messenger was imposing and majestic. they not quarrel to talk to him,They listen to whoever speaks among them until he is finishes. [2] He began and ended what he said correctly [with full expression]. At times I looked at the full moon and at times at Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi Wasallam. When he walked, he lifted his legs with vigour, as if he were descending to a low-lying place.