We developed a design with our friends in the UK, and ran some test print runs. One of these is the majestic Hilya Sharif. 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. 05080486 in England. 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. She was born in Mecca, probably the fifth of their six children. The man went and did so, then returned. The majority of his laughter was [restricted to] smiling.". Allah (SWT) commissioned him at the age of forty. He was wary of the people and guarded himself against them but without depriving them a warm smile or fitting conduct. An Arab poet says: If you want to describe a shortcoming of a beloved, then give the beloved a similitude of a full moon. Voices were not raised in it nor were shortcomings made public or lapses exposed. When he addressed a person he turned his whole body towards that person. Imam Ghazzali, known as Hujjatul Islam, collected and set out some of the Prophet (saas)s traits as related by such great Islamic scholars as Tirmidhi, Tabarani, Muslim, Imam Ahmad, Abu Dawood and Ibn Maja: What is the Garden promised to those who have done their duty like? Use olive oil as a food and ointment for it comes from a blessed tree.142 His chest and stomach were in line, but his chest was broad and wide. 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. He was not pompous, nor denigrating. There was a vein between them that used to expand when he became angry. By the will of Allah a page has been created to spread authentic Quotes from the Quran and Hadith. He used to give away in charity to him who begged of him of anything, even out of his stored up provision. His words were comprehensive without being either superfluous or wordy or inadequate. A line of hair running from the chest to the navel. (Hazrath Ali and Hind bin Abi Hala) His hair reached his ear lobes.86. Portion between shoulders fleshy. (Hazrath Ali) His stature was neither too high nor too small. In this present time, we believe it is particularly important to revive the practice of displaying the Hilya Sharif in our homes. When he was surprised about something, he turned his palm upside down, [i.e. Speech in his presence was that of the first among them. At the end of this kitaab all three ahaadith will be quoted. There were not twenty white hairs in his hair or beard, may Allah bless him and grant him peace.68, Rasulullah (saas) was so clean, clear, beautiful and handsome.69, The Prophet (saas) was neither tall nor short. The Shifa of Qadi Iyad: Lessons on the Character and Virtue of the . On that night he wore red clothing. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,Volume II, p.251, 88. He was slightly taller than a man of middle height, but shorter than a tall person. He did not look for praise except to counterbalance something. As for his reflection, it was upon what would endure and what would vanish. Maulana Muhammad Manzoor Nomani, Maariful Hadith, (Meaning and Message of the Traditions), Darul Ishaat Publications, Karachi, Volume 4, p.335, 123. His palms were softer than wool.75. He was generous, beneficial, compassionate, forgiving, brave and mild. 1105056 / Registered Company No. His hair reached his shoulders.103. His chest was broad. Rasullullah (saas) therefore had a ring made, the whiteness of which is still before my eyes.109, The inscription engraved on the ring of Rasulullah (saas) was Muhammad Rasulullah, of which in the first line was engraved Muhammad, in the second line Rasul, and in the third line Allah.110, I did not see anyone more handsome than Rasulullah (saas). It was even like a mirror and white like the moon light,His shoulders were wide. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 118, 113. His blessed hair was slightly twisted. Ultimately I came to the conclusion that Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was more handsome, beautiful and more radiant than the full moon., If the illumination in the temple and sanctuary is through the sun and moon, so what. Jo na hota Tera Jamaal hi To Jahan tha khawab-o-khayal hi Sallu Alayhe Wa A'alehi. She witnessed some of his miracles, then swore fealty to him in Islam before he departed. The closest people to him were the best among them, and the best among them in his eyes were the most comprehensive in advice. If he spoke, he struck with his right palm the inside of his left thumb. Sayyidina Abu Tufayl (Radiallahu anhu) was the last one among the Sahabah (Radiallahu anhum) to pass away. Al-Targhib wal-Tarhib, Volume 3, Number 93, 101. His body was proportionately jointed73, The complexion of Rasulullah (saas) was white with redness in it. Hind Ibn Abi Haalah, may Allaah be pleased with him, said: "The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, had large palms. He did not reserve a special place for himself and forbade other people to do so. 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. Upon my request, my uncle Hind ibn Abi Hala said: "Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was gallant and glorious by birth. (This quality is praiseworthy in a man as it denotes strength and courage but is not praiseworthy for a woman). She was legally married before August 610 to Utayba ibn Abi Lahab, but the m We made some changes. And he [Ali (ra)] then said in the Hadith of Sufyan ibn Waki [ra], They entered as seekers [seeking decisions or knowledge] and only parted after having tasted something, leaving as guides, i.e. When the old womans husband returned home and expressed his surprise, the woman gave the description of the Prophet as follows: Handsome features, bright face, likeable temperament, neither the abdomen protruding nor hair of the head fallen out, graceful, handsome, eyes black and large, hair long and thick, voice clear, long neck, bright black of the eye, natural grey corners, thin and drooping eyelashes, black and curly hair, silent with dignity inclined to cordiality, graceful and captivating at a distance and very sweet and most handsome from near, talk sweet and words clear, neither more nor less than necessary, all talk consistent, middle-sized, neither short so as to look insignificant nor tall to look unbecoming, a fresh twig of handsome plant, charming to look at and well- built. 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. The course covers the science of Shama'il, or the description of the Prophet based on the famous hadith by Hind ibn Abi Hala. He would not rise nor sit down without praise [to God]. Maulana Muhammad Manzoor Nomani, Maariful Hadith, (Meaning and Message of the Traditions), Darul Ishaat Publications, Karachi,Volume III, p. 505, 145. facing upwards].When he talked, he held/struck his right thumb in his left palm. If he became angry he turned away, and when he was happy he lowered his gaze. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 81, 110. This is said because besides human beings, the moon, sun, etc. There were red lines in the whiteness of his eyes. He would laugh with them, and wonder with them. back. He had a strip of hair from the top of the chest to the navel. He would encourage that which was good and strengthen it, and he would discourage that which was evil and undermine it. The scholars interpret this word in several ways. 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. 4, p. 340, 126. He made salaam (greeted) first to whomsoever he met.113, I saw Rasulullah (saas) in the masjid (in a very humble posture) sitting. Umm Kulthum (Arabic ) (c.603630) is considered to be the third daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad by his first wife Khadijah bint Khuwaylid. COMMENTARY. (LogOut/ Moderately wide. (Hind bin Abi Hala), Teeth: 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. And if he turned his head, his body turned as well, between his two shoulders was the seal of Prophethood, and he was the seal of the Prophets. Whatever he wore or ate, he would give to them to wear and eat. Umaymah was the wife of Jahsh ibn Ri'ab alAsadi. The wave of his hair was not completely curly (Qatat), nor straight, but it was in between. If someone saw him unexpectedly, he was awestruck by him, and if someone associated with him knowingly, he loved him. When he looked at something, he turned his whole body towards it. elbows and knees etc.) 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. He would not speak unnecessarily. He said: I am the greatest orator among the Arabs.116 His lip was most beautiful,His beard was thick,His neck was most beautiful, neither long, nor short. We found it difficult to keep pace when we walked with him and he walked at his normal pace. That chosen Prophet (saas) was shining in appearance. The was a thin line of hair from the chest to the navel. (LogOut/ The place between his shoulders was wide. If the rays of the sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold. A question may arise that Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) habitually parted his hair as stated in Ahadith. His cheerfulness and good manners encompassed them all such that he became a father to them and they all became equal in rights. , Hazrat Sheikh-ul Hadeeth Maulana Muhammad Zakaria (R.A.) writes in KhasaIle Nabawi in explanation of SHAMAILE TIRMIDHI:-. Some are of the opinion that it means to lean a bit forward while walking. The Mosque of Sultan Hassan (right) by David Roberts. He was a master and a commander. Whoever saw him for the first time (Badihah) would fear him, and whoever got to know him, loved him. The joints of the body (e.g. Width between shoulders more than usual. (Hind bin Abi Hala and Bara bin Azib) His body was proportionately jointed. 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. 81, 111. We sometimes think that our particular version of Islam is better than others and unfortunately we can sometimes be quite narrow-minded. They were spaced out and not close together. The Prophet (s) had a most handsome constitution. He had a long nose [aquiline] with a line of light over it which someone might unthinkingly take to be his nose. He had often described the noble features of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) in detail. The uncle descirbed the noble features by saying: He had great qualities and attributes in him, others also held him in high estemm. back. Before selecting red clothing, the scholars should be consulted regarding its permissibility. In order to understand the message of Islam, it is first necessary to acquaint ourselves with the prophet of Islam. He did not have a big body nor a round face, but his mubaarak face was slightly round (meaning he did not have a fully round face nor a fully elongated face, bur in between the two). This has been reported in a narration from Sayyidina Hind bin Abi Haalah (Radiallahu Anhu) and others. He had little flesh on his heels.. All these similarities are approximate descriptions, otherwise even a thousand moons cannot give the brightness of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). Allahs Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) was constantly sympathetic with sorrows, persistent in thought, having no repose, prolonged in silence. His sight was focused more to the ground than towards the sky. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 17, 70. His eyelashes were long, his eyes black and beautiful, the space between his largish eyebrows was clear, though his eyebrows were close together. 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. Ibrahim bin Muhammad (ra), one of the grandchildren of Ali (ra), reports: Whenever Ali (ra) described the nobel features of Rasulullah (saas), he used to say: The seal of Prophethood was situated between his shoulders. He made salaam to whomsoever he met, COMMENTARY He said, "The Messenger was imposing and majestic. The mubaarak eyes of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) were extremely black. CJIIS Tarikh Exam 1. The stranger was fascinated from the distance, but no sooner he became intimate with him, than this fascination was changed into attachment and respect. He was white with a reddish tinge, dark black-eyed, with long eyelashes. It was allowed him to enter his house for his own comfort. He would not, however, treat them better than those more worthy than them. He regarded dressing well and looking good as a demonstration of the blessings of Allah: Allah loves to see the result of His blessing on His creatures.95, Whenever a delegation came to meet the Messenger of Allah, he would wear his best clothes and order his leading Companions to do likewise. Very rare is the positive coverage between. You guide to the straight path whomsoever You will., Allah revealed the Quran to him and through it He taught him good manners. 151, For this We sent a Messenger to you from among you to recite Our Signs to you and purify you and teach you the Book and Wisdom and teach you things you did not know before. These intoxicated eyes on which thousands of my kindred be sacrificed. On the authority of al-Hasan ibn Ali (ra) who said, I asked my maternal uncle Hind ibn Abu Halah [ra] about the description of the Messenger of Allah (saw) since he was wont and fully capable to describe them. Baraa bin Aazib (Radiallahu Anhu) reports: I never seen someone with long hair and red clothing more handsome than Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). 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. So, we talked with our printer. 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 did not find fault with nor over-praise people. 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. The front teeth had a slight space between them. 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 would not speak on what does not concern him. Flashcards. The soles of his feet were a bit deep. In this hadeeth the word `Yata-kaf-fa-oo is used regarding the walking of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). White but wholesome. (Abu Tufail) 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 .