He would not speak unnecessarily. He would not speak on what does not concern him. Those who described him would say: I have never seen before or after him anyone similar to him, peace be upon him . It has rivers flowing under it and its foodstuffs and cool shade never fail. 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. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 362, 127. He would attract them (the people) and not repel them. If he visited a gathering he would sit wherever the group ended (and not at their head) and he encouraged the same. Hind bint Abi Umayya (Umm Salama): Mothers of the Faithful Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. If he visited a gathering he would sit wherever the group ended (and not at their head) and he encouraged the same. 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. I never saw anybody or anything more handsome than him. His messages had a great effect on people, and everyone took great pleasure in talking with him. 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). If he gestured, he did so with his whole palm. Abd-Allah ibn MUHAMMAD 615. Books on Seerah (History of the Prophet peace be upon him) and ahaadeeth are replete with descriptions of his beautiful qualities. Hilya Calligraphy Panel Precision Reprint in Jali Thuluth and Naskh He used to call the people, high or low towards Allah. 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. The mubaarak eyes of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) were extremely black. His Physical Description Al-Hasan asked Hind ibn Abi Hala to describe the Prophet . Allah (SWT) commissioned him at the age of forty. He would not sit or stand except on a remembrance of Allah, and he does not distinguish a place for himself if, he sits where the council ends, and orders that, and gives all those who sit by him what he is entitled to so that he thinks no is more honored than him, he endures whoever sat by him for a need and perseveres until he would be the one to departed from him, and he did not return whoever asked him a need except with it or with soft words, and the people have expanded his simplicity and character until he became their father, and they became equal to him in right but surpass one another with him in piety, his meeting characterized by manner, modesty, patience and honesty, in which voices do not raise, and sacredness is not violated in it, they sympathize with piety, revere the old, and show mercy to the young, provide for the one who is in need, and comfort the stranger. We found it difficult to keep pace when we walked with him and he walked at his normal pace. 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. The hair of Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was neither very straight nor very curly (but slightly wavy). The use of a sentence like: I have not seen anyone like him, is primarily for emphasis. Physical looks of our Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W) The hair of his chest formed a fine line. Abd-Allah ibn Muhammed, vdiq n fmijri n vitin 615. His manners were fine. He did not reward evil with evil, rather, he would forgive and overlook. In September 629, the Apostle sent him as the general of the army which was to engage the Romans in Syria. The arches on his feet could hardly touch the ground. A Beauty Most Sublime: A Commentary on the Hadith of Hind ibn Abi Hala The close assessment of Arab tribal life during pre-Islamic era and the influence of Islam and Muhammad's humanistic behavior. Hind Ibn Abi Haalah, may Allaah be pleased with him, said: "The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, had large palms. He used to speak the truth even though it was sometimes a cause of trouble to himself and his companions. His lip was most beautifulHis beard was thickHis neck was most beautiful, neither long, nor short. The life and legacy of one of Mohammad's closest confidants and Islam's patron saint: Ali ibn Abi TalibAli ibn Abi Talib is arguably the single most important spiritual and intellectual authority in Islam after prophet Mohammad. Recorded in Cape Town, South Africa at the Mahabbah Foundation's Annual International Spiritual Retreat 2018, and taught by Habib Muhammad al-Saqqaf with translation provided by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan. It was allowed him to enter his house for his own comfort. Ahmed Cevdet Pasa, Qisas al-Anbiya, (Stories of the Prophets) Volume I, Kanaaat Press, Istanbul 1331, p. 364-365, 81. His hair reached his shoulders.103. He had asked his father [i.e. He walked at a quick pace and took rather a long step. 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. He was not negligent, fearing that people would become negligent or weary. 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. Some are of the opinion that it means to lean a bit forward while walking. 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 . Hon fick sex barn, fyra dttrar och tv sner. He did not hate the poor for their poverty nor fear the kings for their mighty power. If he became angry he turned away, and when he was happy he lowered his gaze. If he entered into his home he was a man like any other; cleaning his own garment, milking his own goat, and serving himself. His face shone like the moon. (Hind bin Abi Hala) 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. His mubarak face shone like the full moon. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,Volume II, p.251, 68. Neither quite straight, nor sheep like. (Qatada) He would disregard that which he disliked, and no one ever despaired of him. However, she described him to her husband, who recognized the Prophet (saas) from her description: He was innocently bright and had a broad countenance. Beard: Hind ibn Abi Hala - Wikidata He would not interject into someone's speech unless they transgressed, in which case he would either rebuke them or else leave. There was a thin line of hair from the chest to the navel. He did not pass a single night hoarding a single dirham or dinar. He was the most generous of people [in hand, and the most big-hearted of them] in breast. He did not take small steps. His body was proportionately jointed. Our Prophet on Apple Podcasts Both eye brows were seperate and did not meet each other in the middle. 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 According to some a wide mouth means eloquence (fluency of language). He was always surrounded by his Companions. as men of Fiqh. His gatherings were those of knowledge, humbleness, patience, and integrity. His mubarak head was moderately large. He would extol a blessing, however small, and he would not find fault with any aspect of it. Bismi'llahi 'r-Rahmani 'r-Rahim. In the first narration mentioned by Sayyidina Anas (Radiallahu anhu), it is denied that Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was very white. His cheerfulness and good manners encompassed them all such that he became a father to them and they all became equal in rights. back, Ibn Abbas (Radiallahu anhu) says: The front teeth of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) were a bit wide (spread out). Expert solutions. His companions have handed down a great many details about the Prophet (saas)s manner of dress. Al-Hasan [ra] said, I refrained from mentioning this to [my younger brother] al-Husain ibn Ali [ra] for a time. 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 middleRasulullah (saas) had a very luminous complexion (color), and a wide forehead. While some of those describe him in broad terms, others have given long and detailed descriptions. The body did not have much hair. His palms were softer than wool.75. The Messenger of Allah (saw) was imposing and majestic. Some Ulama in the translation of this sentence, have expressed other opinions. One account describes the Prophet (saas)s attitude to such matters: The Prophet (saas) once intended to go to his companions and so he put on his turban and dressed his hairsHe said: Yes, Allah loves the actions of His servant who refines his body in order to meet his friends and brothers.93. Established in 1993, Muslim Hands is an aid agency and NGO helping those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disaster in over 20 countries worldwide. These make up a six-part series filmed in partnership with Islam Channel, entitled 'To Know Him is to Love Him'. When talking a light seemed to sparkle from the teeth. (Hazrath Anas) 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. Holy prophet muhammad (p.b.u.h.) 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. The wave of his hair was not completely curly (Qatat), nor straight, but it was in between. Description of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) | Islamic History [ 8] Allah favored the Prophet Muhammad (saas) over all beings, and declared him to be the Final Seal of the Prophets. (Surat al-Ahzab: 40) No prophet would be sent after him, and the Quran would be the last revelation to guide people onto the true way. 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. His blessed glance was focused more to the ground than towards the sky. (Shaykh Safi ur-Rahman al-Mubarakpoori, The Prophets Attributes and Manners From The Sealed Nectar, Islam Youth Voice). His eyebrows arch longitudinally and thinly (as if they) meet; his hair is extremely black, who is stately when silent and gorgeous when speaking; who is the most beautiful and striking man from far and the best and most beautiful from close; whose speech is sweet, clear, and decisive, neither vaguely short, nor boringly and pointlessly long; whose words flow forth like a perfect string of pearls: of medium height that neither elicits contempt to even him for shortness, nor aversion to him for excessive tallness: who is a branch between two branches he is the most radiant of the three and the most well-respected; whose companions surround him: when he speaks they listen attentively to his speech, and when he commands they vie with each Other to fulfil his commands. were large, likewise the portion between the two shoulders was broad and fully fleshed." - Ali Ben Abi Talib "Allaah's Messenger PBUH , was of medium height, having broad shoulders." He was the most truthful of people in speech, the softest of them in nature, and the most noble of them in his relations (Ishrah). He had full calves. He (saw) had forbearance in his patience. He did not look for praise except to counterbalance something. When an unfulfilled lover is deprived of meeting the beloved then he stands in front of the beloveds house remembering the features of his beloved, in an attempt to gain some solace. Zayd ibn Haritha was the first Muslim to be killed on foreign soil. Lekin jis maqsad ke liye wo aye uska haq unhone pura-pura ada kiya. Fazlul Maulana, Al Hadis, Vol. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. His hair reached his shoulders. I [al-Husain (ra) addressing his father Ali (ra)] then said: Tell me about when he went out and how he behaved then?. He had a long nose [aquiline] with a line of light over it which someone might unthinkingly take to be his nose. 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. When he spoke, the people sitting with him were as still as if there were birds on their heads. He spoke with his full mouth (was not arrogant), and spoke concisely. Wo ek muqaddas bete the, ek bap the aur ek shauhar the. Entries (RSS) and Comments (RSS). He always looked down. Pride means denying the truth and looking down on other people.94. This is not merely a belief. 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. He inspects his companions and asks people about their wellbeing, he improves the good and confirms it, and faults the ugly and disapproves it, he was moderate in his matters, not different, he does not neglect for fear that they may overlook or bore, to each case he has solution, he does not fall short of the truth, and does not go beyond it to others that have been colored by them, The best of them to him is the most general in advice, and the greatest of them to him is the best of them in comfort and support. He was neither plump nor chubby-cheeked, and in his face there was a rounded quality. Both eye brows were seperate and did not meet each other in the middle. For if the prohibitions of Allah were transgressed he was among the strongest of them in anger. 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. Tirmidhi, Shamail-e-Tirmizi, Kitab Bhavan Publication, New Delhi, 1997, p.137, 132. His other limbs were also straight. The Prophet (saas) attached great importance to cleanliness. 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. Though there are many versions of the Hilya Sharif, in general they all include the following elements: The central disc of the Hilya Sharif, with the four smaller discs around it, The basmala, often translated as In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate at the top, A large central disc, typically containing the description of the Prophet found in hadith 7 of the Shamail, Four smaller discs containing the names of the four rightly-guided caliphs, A verse of the Quran containing a description of the Prophet , often verse 21:107 or 68:4, below the discs, The remainder of the text of hadith 7 of the Shamail at the bottom, followed by prayers and blessings upon the Prophet . 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. What remained in excess, he used to give in charity. He did not have curly hair or lank hair. We found it difficult to keep pace when we walked with him and he walked at his normal pace.111. Between his shoulders was the Seal of Prophethood, for he is the Seal of the Prophets. In them, they would respect their elders, be merciful to their children, give preference to those in need, and protect the stranger.. His eyelashes were long, his eyes black and beautiful, the space between his largish eyebrows was clear, though his eyebrows were close together. Feet were fleshy, lower parts of feet little hollow and feet so smooth that they could not retain water. (Jabir bin Samra) He did not speak without cause. Be a part of this journey & sponsor a clip in memory of your loved ones (first-come, fi There is no confusion or difficulty in these differences, because he may have seen them on both occasions. Both sides, the shoulders and the upper portion of the chest had hair. He was cautious about people and on his guard against them, but he did that without averting his face from them or being discourteous. 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. 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. The Messenger of Allh (SAW) was neither very tall, such that he would be clearly noticed, nor was he short. His manners were fine He had black attractive eyes His hair glossy and black, inclined to curl, he wore long. After his experience in the cave of Hira, Muhammad returned home to Khadija in a state of terror, pleading for her to cover him with a blanket.After calming down, he described the encounter to Khadija, who comforted him with the . The Messenger of Allah (saw) was always cheerful, easy-tempered and mild. You cannot, as the popular saying goes, separate the message from the messenger. were large, likewise the portion between the two shoulders was broad and fully fleshed. All the parts of his body were of moderate size, and fully fleshed. He had a provision for every occasion and he never fell short of justice nor exceeded it. 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.. [2] He was never angered by matters of this life nor that which was associated with it. The Noble Hilya Sharf - A Picture of The Prophet Muhammad . He walked at a quick pace and took a rather long step. back, Jaabir bin Abdullah (Radiallahu anhu) narrates from Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) that he said: The Ambiyaa (Prophets) were shown to me. This proposal called for the. adopted the use of the word hilya directly. Umme Kulthoom (c.603 - 630) - Genealogy - geni family tree 03. Description of The Holy Prophet (P.b.u.h)` He did not reserve anything for himself to their exclusion. 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. When he retired to his house, he divided his time into three parts one part for Allah, one for his family and one for himself. He continues: "He was continually smiling, gentle in manners, soft in nature. COMMENTARY. When he walked, he lifted his legs with vigour, leaned slightly forward and placed his feet softly on the ground. He was singularly bright and fresh. 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. He said, When you find someone asking for something he needs, then give it to him. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,VolumeII, p.241, 121. 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. His face was not quite round but inclined to roundness. (Hazrat Ali(R.A)) I saw Musa (Alaihis salaam), he had a thin body, like one from among the tribe of Shanuah. When he looked at something he turned his whole body towards it. Data safety. Arms and Hands :Wrists large, palms wide and fingers symmetrically large. (Hind bin Abi Hala) From among all those I had seen, he more or less looked like Dihyah Kalbi., COMMENTARY As Muslims, we can get quite emotional and sensitive about our identities. 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. 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. 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. (Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 118), Hassan (ra) says: He did not speak without cause. I have not touched any thick or thin silk or anything else which was softer and fleshier than Prophets palms. (Hazrath Anas), Calfs and Feet: Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 61. He did not speak without cause. His modest habit was to look at something with a light eye, i.e. Allah manifested that unique feature of the Prophet (saas) with a mark on his body. 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. Ahmed Cevdet Pasa, Qisas al-Anbiya, (Stories of the Prophets) Volume 4, Kanaat Press, Istanbul 1331, pp.364-365, 129. We sometimes think that our particular version of Islam is better than others and unfortunately we can sometimes be quite narrow-minded. Very little flesh on heels. (Jabir bin Samra). His face shone like the full moon. One story on the subject is from Ata ibn Yassar (ra): The Messenger of Allah was in the mosque, when a man with unkempt hair and an untidy beard came in. However, if justice was transgressed nothing could stand up to his anger until justice was established. According to this, the three years between nubuwwah and risaalah have been in the hadeeth under discussion. Neck: 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. 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 . 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). The closest people to him were the best among them, and the best among them in his eyes were the most comprehensive in advice. 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Khadijah bint Khuwaylid - Wikipedia Tirmidhi in Shama'il, Bayhaqi, Tabarani, and ibn Sa'd.] Ibn 'Abbas described how he saw light shining from between his front teeth. 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. However the glitter of a sword has more whiteness than being luminous. He was neither very white, nor very brown.70, I never saw someone more handsome than Rasullullah. The Physical Appearance of The Prophet (Saw) His Physical Description - Dr. Shadee Elmasry | Facebook He was a master and a commander. His companions are so devoted that they always surround him, quietly listen to what he says and promptly obey what he orders. Sometimes the hair was shortened, sometimes longer hair was kept. His chest and stomach were in line, but his chest was broad and wide. 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.) Neither tall nor short, small but middle-sized. (Hazrath Anas) 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. His expression was very sweet and distinct. He would not be angry for his own sake or come to his own defence. Bless us in it and give us more of it, for no food or drink satisfies like milk.147, The Prophet (saas) took great care to distribute water, particularly on journeys. She was also known by the name Khawla. The Prophet (s) had a most handsome constitution. (LogOut/ He neither condemned nor praised those who enjoyed food and drink, and he would not be angered by this world. He did not shout [even in the marketplaces] nor utter obscenities. . On that night he wore red clothing. How true! 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 .