He always asked about them and what was happening to them. What Do I Do When the Month of Rabi al-Awwal Arrives? An Arab poet says: If you want to describe a shortcoming of a beloved, then give the beloved a similitude of a full moon. Baraa bin Aazib (Radiallahu Anhu) reports: I never seen someone with long hair and red clothing more handsome than Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). 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. The hair of his chest formed a fine line. According to this, the three years between nubuwwah and risaalah have been in the hadeeth under discussion. Full and thick. (Hind bin Abi Hala) 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 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. At times I looked at the full moon and at times at Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) . He was never given a choice between two matters but he chose the simplest of the two. With modesty lower the head and with grace, smile. He walked at a quick pace and took a rather long step. This is not a suitable translation). He was wary of the people and guarded himself against them but without depriving them a warm smile or fitting conduct. Maliks Muwatta, Kitab al-shar, bab islah al-shar, Volume 2, Number 949, 100. When he was surprised about something, he turned his palm upside down, [i.e. He made salaam to whomsoever he met, COMMENTARY The space between his shoulders was wide. I did not see anyone walk faster than him, as is the earth folded for him. 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. The bones of his joints were strong and large (denoting strength). back. Zainab bint MUHAMMAD 598-629. Sign up. He was neither very white, nor very brown. Shaykh Aslam explains that we included the Hilya Sharif in this edition in hope that it reaches the homes of every single believing person.. 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. Maulana Muhammad Manzoor Nomani, Maariful Hadith, (Meaning and Message of the Traditions), Darul Ishaat Publications, Karachi, Volume III, 1652/287, 98. 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 was a master and a commander. 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. He was handsome. When he walked, he leaned forward slightly. In the famous description of Hind ibn Abi Hala, "He was dignified and awe inspiring, radiant like the radiance of the moon on the night it is full" (Tirmidhi in Shama'il, Bayhaqi, Tabarani, and Ibn Sa'd) Unidentified 'Flashing' Light from the Sky Sallalla Hu Alaihi Wasallam , "He was of medium build, closer to being tall. He was fine sinewed. He had thick hands and thick fingers and toes." [At-Tirmithi] Hind Ibn Abi Haalah, may Allaah be pleased with him, said: "The Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, had large palms . The blessed eyes of Rasulullah (s) were extremely black. I did not see anyone walk faster than him, as is the earth folded for him. He spoke with his full mouth (was not arrogant), and spoke concisely. We sometimes think that our particular version of Islam is better than others and unfortunately we can sometimes be quite narrow-minded. (LogOut/ His speech was well set and free from the use of superfluous words, as if it were rosary of beads. 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. He was a last of all prophets. Besides, the special attributes and qualities granted to Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) rob (awe) is also one of the special qualities granted to him). [2] He had thick wrists, wide palms, thick hands and feet. 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. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) had a very luminous complexion (colour), and a wide forehead. In them there would be no raising of voices nor transgressions of prohibitions. The Prophet's paternal aunts were six, the children of different mothers. 108. He is well served and attended, who is neither a scowler nor a prattler. The arches on his feet could hardly touch the ground. " 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 of his features to me so I could cherish and hold on to them." During this 13 year period, Muslims did not retaliate against the ill-treatment of Quraysh. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 188, 137. Fazlul Maulana, Al Hadis, Vol. Whatever he wore or ate, he would give to them to wear and eat. His had a very luminous complexion color with pinky cheeks and lips. Tirmidhi, Shamail-e-Tirmizi, Kitab Bhavan Publication, New Delhi, 1997, p.47. 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 the kindest and best behaviour of all people, being like a father to them. 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. 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: He was the most modest, without pride, and his tongue was most eloquent without prolongation of speech. You cannot, as the popular saying goes, separate the message from the messenger. The fingers and toes were moderately long. as men of Fiqh. Its members were attached to each other by fear of Allah and were humble. Here the gaze of the killer hasnt lifted modestly. He was the sweetest in talk among his companions. The Messenger of Allah (saw) referred to them both lovingly as, the chiefs of the youth of Paradise. 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). Books on Seerah (History of the Prophet peace be upon him) and ahaadeeth are replete with descriptions of his beautiful qualities. I wanted him to describe them to me so that I could retain them in my mind. Fatimah bint MUHAMMAD 604-632. The blessed eyes of Rasulullah (saas) were extremely black. He walked at a quick pace and took a rather long step. Neither quite straight, nor sheep like. (Qatada) Ye post 'Story essay on Prophet Muhammad Personality Type Qualities Manners' hame aj hamare aqa ke jalwo ka bayan karegi. When talking a light seemed to sparkle from the teeth. (Hazrath Anas) The Prophet (saas) would immediately warn any of his companions who were unkempt or failed to care for their appearance. He abandoned three things in himself: ostentation, storing things up and what did not concern him. 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.". Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,VolumeII, p.242, 134. Inclined to be tall. Tirmidhi, Shamail-e-Tirmizi, Kitab Bhavan Publication, New Delhi, 1997, p.137, 132. He said, "The Messenger was imposing and majestic. 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. Allah commissioned him at the age of forty. White but wholesome. (Abu Tufail) As for his appraisal, it lay in constantly observing and listening to people [to be just]. 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. Hierdie artikel is 'n saadjie. This is not merely a belief. When the Prophet (saas) wanted to write to the leaders of foreign states, he ordered a seal-ring to be made. If the truth were overstepped, he would be so furious that he could do nothing but right the wrong. Change). Bismi'llahi 'r-Rahmani 'r-Rahim. The majority of his laughter was [restricted to] smiling.". 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? Imam Ghazzalis Ihya ulum-id-din, Volume 2, pp. , Loving Doves of Muslim Community Amina Qutb and Kamal Al Sananiri, Allah Made Father As Wali (province) On His Daughter, UNJUST KILLING IS STRONGLY DENOUNCED BY THE GLORIOUS QURAN AND THAT IS THE TRUE ISLAM, I fly with passion of Islam on facebook come join me, The Life of Muhammad SAWS Final Days In This World, Description of the Prophet Muhammad . In them, they would respect their elders, be merciful to their children, give preference to those in need, and protect the stranger.. White and bright. (Hind bin Abi Hala), Eyes: His speech was concise, neither excessive nor abridged. Jo na hota Tera Jamaal hi To Jahan tha khawab-o-khayal hi Sallu Alayhe Wa A'alehi. Ali (may Allah be pleased with him): 'Whoever saw him unexpectedly would be awe-stricken.' He treated his servants well. Umm Kulthum bint MUHAMMAD 603-630. 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. Some are of the opinion that it means to lean a bit forward while walking. Everybody who would pass by the Hilya Sharif would send peace and blessings upon the Prophet . He (saw) had forbearance in his patience. Aisha (ra) had this to say about the food the Prophet (saas) enjoyed: Rasulullah (saas) loved halva and honey.134, Among foods, he liked mutton, broth, pumpkins, sweet things, honey, dates, milk, cream, melons, grapes and cucumbers. He did not treat harshly to anybody and accepted excuses offered to him. When the hair of the prophet was abundant, it used to pass over his ear- lobes). Study sets, textbooks, questions. While walking he asked his companions to walk in front, and he himself walked behind. Be a part of this journey & sponsor a clip in memory of your loved ones (first-come, fi He was the best of the people in generosity, the most truthful of the people in speech, the gentlest of them in temperament, and the noblest of them in social intercourse. The was a thin line of hair from the chest to the navel. 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. The Holy Prophet (saas) was the most patient among men, the bravest, the best judge, and he who pardoned most. His teeth were as white as pearls and bright, and the light gleamed from his front teeth as he spoke. He laughed at what they laughed at and was surprised at what surprised them. In the manner that is real and intrinsic beauty had reached its last stage, in the same manner his zaahiri (apparent) beauty had also reached its fullest and proper stage. Somewhat high with unique brightness whereby it looked large at first sight. (Hind bin Abi Hala), Cheeks: Hilya literally means "ornament" and is translated in Imam Ghazali Institute's Shama'il as "beautiful description": "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 . Hind ibn Abi Hala (the son of Muhammads wife Kadijah) described Muhammad (pbuh) as follows: The Messenger of Allah was of consecutive sorrows, continuous thought, never finding rest, long in silence. The Prophet (saas) said: Allah is beautiful and loves beauty. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,VolumeII, p.241, 120. He did not have curly hair or lank hair. He was neither very tall nor very short.71. There was a thin line of hair from the chest to the navel. 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. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,VolumeII, p.241, 122. His mubarak face shone like the full moon. 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. 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 spoke with his full mouth (was not arrogant), and spoke concisely. When he walked he walked briskly (Taqalla), he leaned forward as if he was walking on a decline (Sabab). He who first set eyes upon him feared him, but he who associated with him loved him. The close assessment of Arab tribal life during pre-Islamic era and the influence of Islam and Muhammad's humanistic behavior. In Qisas al-Anbiya, the Prophet (saas) was described in this way: His body was clean and his scent beautiful. He said: Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) had a white complexion, which was slightly reddish, and had a medium sized body., COMMENTARY 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. 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. Anas bin Malik (ra) tells us the following: Rasulullah (saas) used to mingle with us and joke.124. When someone asked him for something he needed, he either departed with it or with some consoling words. He was always surrounded by his Companions. . He was neither plump nor chubby-cheeked, and in his face there was a rounded quality. She witnessed some of his miracles, then swore fealty to him in Islam before he departed. The Arabic word hilya appears in chapter 1, hadith 8 of the Imam al-Tirmidhis Al-Shamail al-Muhammadiyya. Umaymah was the wife of Jahsh ibn Ri'ab alAsadi. It was even like a mirror and white like the moon light His shoulders were wide. He was not very pallid nor dark. Even and soft, a bit of flesh drooping at the lower end. (Hind bin Abi Hala), Mouth: Pinging is currently not allowed. 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. I desire you, what should I do with my sight., Abu-Ishaaq (Radiallahu anhu) says: A person once asked Baraa bin Aazib (Radiallahu anhu), Was the face of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) shining like a sword? He replied: No but like a full-moon with its roundness., COMMENTARY Calfs were not fleshy but symmetrical. (Jabir bin Samra) He made salaam (greeted) first to whomsoever he met. 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. He was silent for four reasons: forbearance, caution, appraisal and reflection. The Messenger of Allah (saw) was imposing and majestic. back. He was not extremely white and neither was he very brown. Red lines in the white parts, wide sockets, and natural grey corners. (Jabir bin Samra), Nose: A Beauty Most Sublime A Commentary on the Hadith of Hind ibn Abi Hala Course Overview This course covers the science of Shama'il, or the description of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) based on the famous hadith by Hind ibn Abi Hala. His hair glossy and black, inclined to curl, he wore long. He had often described the noble features of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) in detail. The hair of Rasulullah (saas) reached till half of his ears.84, The blessed hair of Rasulullah (saas) was longer than those that reached the ear lobes, and shorter than those that reached the shoulders.85, Rasulullah (saas) was of average height, and the portion between the two shoulders was wide. He was somewhat. From when she was born until she was 5-years old, when she started maturing, she used to see her father climb up to the cave of hira and then her mother would take her up also to see her father while in the cave. He never responded to disparagement or evil words. Hasan bin Ali (Radiallahu anhu) reported: I inquired from my maternal uncle (Sayyiditina Fatimah Radiallahu anhas step brother) Hind bin Abi Haalah (Radiallahu anhu) about the noble features of the Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). He had asked his father [i.e. July 29, 2012. His other limbs were also straight. Very rare is the positive coverage between. Speech in his presence was that of the first among them. I [Al-Hasan (ra)] said, Tell me how he spoke. 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. In Makkah The Prophets Birth Muhammad, son of Abdullah, son of Abdul Muttalib, of the tribe of Quraysh, was born in Makkah fifty-three yea Muhammad (SAW) What a year was 570 AD A person was born, a prophet to be Muhammed (saws) that was his name People were misguided and th Poem about Prophet Muhammad Peace Be On Him I envy the sand that met his feet I'm jealous of honey he tasted sweet Of birds that hove BY THE NON-MUSLIMS "Muhammed is the most successful of all Prophets and religious personalities." Quraysh tribes, however, drew up a plan to kill the Prophet without the fear of reprisal. 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. For if the prohibitions of Allah were transgressed he was among the strongest of them in anger. Hind bin Abi Haalah described prophet Muhammad saying, He had great qualities and attributes in him, others also held him in high estemm. (Surat al-Baqara: 151). He would ennoble the noble of the people and charge them with their affairs. According to the hadith narrated by one of the companions of the Prophet (saas), the Prophet (saas) told his Companions, when they were travelling to meet some brothers in faith: You are going to visit your brothers, so repair your saddles and make sure that you are dressed well, so that you will stand out among people like an adornment, for Allah does not love ugliness.99. Maliks Muwatta Hadith, Volume 49, Number1, 69. (Some people have profuse hair on their body. '104, Allahs Apostle (saas) went out one morning wearing a cloak made of (camels or sheeps) black hair with patterns of camel saddles upon it.105, I was once going to Madina. Whoever came to him with a request was never turned away except with that which they had asked for or with a kind word. His blessed hair had four plaits.87, The grooming of the Prophet (saas)s hair and beard. All three explanations are correct because the walk of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) fulfilled all three descriptions and the word also conveys these three meanings. His hair was neither very curly nor completely straight. Both eye brows were seperate and did not meet each other in the middle. He was the most generous of heart, truthful of tongue, softest in disposition, and noble in relationship. Some scholars have translated this as, when Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) addressed someone, he completely turned his face towards that person, and did not give a side glance. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,VolumeII, p.242, 133. He was never angered by matters of this life nor that which was associated with it. Ahmed Cevdet Pasa, Qisas al-Anbiya, (Stories of the Prophets) Volume 4, Kanaat Press, Istanbul 1331, pp.364-365, 129. 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 names of the . You can skip to the end and leave a response. back. When he walked, he lifted his legs with vigor, leaned slightly forward and placed his feet softly on the ground. Wide. (Jabir bin Samra) His hair reached his ear lobes.86. The Prophet (saas) set an example for the believers with the importance he attached to his appearance and cleanliness. Tirmidhi in Shama'il, Bayhaqi, Tabarani, and ibn Sa'd.] Ibn 'Abbas described how he saw light shining from between his front teeth. He used to keep silent for long and not talk without necessity. Anas (Radiallahu Anhu) reports: Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was neither tall nor was he short (like a dwarfHe was of medium stature). However, Muslims have devised many methods to be reminded of the Prophet without using images. And he relieved the people of three: He would not degrade any among them or abuse them, he would not search after their honor or private matters, and he would not speak except in matters which he hoped to be rewarded for. 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. 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. Those who described him said they had never seen anyone like him before or since.72, He had great qualities and attributes, others also held him in high esteem. He did not find fault with nor over-praise people. When he was silent, they talked, but did not quarrel in his presence. No worldly duties could keep him busy. He praised what was good and encouraged it and disliked what was ugly and foul and discouraged it. His mubarak hair was slightly twisted. He would encourage that which was good and strengthen it, and he would discourage that which was evil and undermine it. He did not take any revenge for personal wrongs but he used take it for preservation of the honor of Allah. Here is the link. Use olive oil as a food and ointment for it comes from a blessed tree.142 His hair was neither very curly nor very straight, but had a slight wave in it. There is no confusion or difficulty in these differences, because he may have seen them on both occasions. These intoxicated eyes on which thousands of my kindred be sacrificed. While walking he asked the Sahabah (Radiallahu anhum) to walk in front, and he himself walked behind.