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. 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. 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. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,VolumeII, p.241, 120. This entry was posted on April 16, 2009 at 4:37 pm and is filed under Prophet Muhammad. His speech was well set and free from the use of superfluous words, as if it were rosary of beads. He was neither very tall nor very short. The Prophet (saas) was a man known for his effective, wise and concise manner of speaking. 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. If the rays of the sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold. Jo na hota Tera Jamaal hi To Jahan tha khawab-o-khayal hi Sallu Alayhe Wa A'alehi. In Qisas al-Anbiya, the Prophet (saas) was described in this way: His body was clean and his scent beautiful. One of these is the majestic Hilya Sharif. Description of ethical and moral of the Prophet, peace be upon him and the voice of preacher Omar Abdel-sufficient Whatever he wore or ate, he would give to them to wear and eat. His hair was neither very curly nor very straight, but had a slight wave in it. When he came to people, he sat down at the edge of the assembly and told other people to do the same. He would not accept praise except from those who were balanced and not excessive. That is why he said, that there was no one left besides him who had seen Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). 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.) He was never given a choice between two matters but he chose the simplest of the two. Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) walked quickly and not like the Romeos of this age who walk like women. This is a difficult subject to write about. 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. The Prophet (saas) said: Allah is beautiful and loves beauty. Speech in his presence was that of the first among them. He was slightly taller than a man of middle height, but shorter than a tall person. His assembly was one of clemency, modesty, patience and trust. Sy word beskou deur die Moslems as die "Moeder van die gelowiges" (d.w.s Moslems), sy was ook die eerste persoon wat tot Islam bekeer het. By describing Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) in this manner, there is however no exaggeration because the complete beauty of appearance of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) cannot be fully described. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. (Some people have profuse hair on their body. Generally, his laughter consisted of a smile and he showed his teeth which were as white as hailstones. His hair was neither delicate nor curly. He was not severe, harsh-hearted, loud, abusive, or miserly. (He did not have a small mouth). Saturday 4th April Spring Lodge Retreat Nottingham, UK Habib Ali al-Jifri taught three classes on the portrait (shama'il) of the Prophet Muhammad as mentioned in the famous tradition of Hind ibn Ab He forbade upon himself three things: Argument, arrogance, and that which did not concern him. Hind bint Utba ( Arabic: ), was an Arab woman who lived in the late 6th and early 7th centuries CE; she was the wife of Abu Sufyan ibn Harb, a powerful man of Mecca, in western Arabia. 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. The hair of his chest formed a fine line. Flashcards. 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. Allah (SWT) commissioned him at the age of forty. If he spoke, he struck with his right palm the inside of his left thumb. 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. The Hilya Sharifis a calligraphic arrangement that originated in Ottoman times. He never became angry for his own self nor sought retribution for himself. Everything of his noble features was perfect and beautiful. His other limbs were also straight. If he became angry he turned away, and when he was happy he lowered his gaze. His legs were straight and long. I [Al-Hasan (ra)] said, Tell me how he spoke. 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 did not speak without cause. back. He would inquire after his companions and would ask the people about their affairs. 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. In September 629, the Apostle sent him as the general of the army which was to engage the Romans in Syria. They were spaced out and not close together. His senses were exceedingly powerful. 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). He forbade upon himself three things: Argument, arrogance, and that which did not concern him. facing upwards].When he talked, he held/struck his right thumb in his left palm. It was allowed him to enter his house for his own comfort. (LogOut/ Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,Volume II, p.250, 75. In the previous hadith, also narrated by Sayyidina Anas (Radiallahu Anhu), he states that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) did not have a wheat-coloured complexion. He had a strip of hair from the top of the chest to the navel. In them there would be no raising of voices nor transgressions of prohibitions. The use of a sentence like: I have not seen anyone like him, is primarily for emphasis. "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 . His beard was thick and full. 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). Any person who saw him suddenly would become awe-inspired. they not quarrel to talk to him,They listen to whoever speaks among them until he is finishes. THE PHYSICAL APPEARANCE OF THE PROPHET . 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. Occasionally he used to part his hair in the middle with a comb etc. This is said because besides human beings, the moon, sun, etc. This is not merely a belief. The blessed eyes of Rasulullah (saas) were extremely black. The soles of both feet were very fleshed. I [al-Husain (ra)] then asked him [Ali (ra)] about the Messenger of Allahs [saw] behaviour with those who sat with him [i.e. He could hear from a long way off and see further than anyone. 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. 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. His eyelashes were long.74, His forehead was wide and the place between his eyebrows was bright like pure silver and eyes were black tinged with reddish hue. There was a thin line of hair from the chest to the navel. His mubarak hair was slightly twisted. His teeth were thin and bright. Large but symmetrical.- (Hind bin Abi Hala), Hair: His had a very luminous complexion color with pinky cheeks and lips. A Beauty Most Sublime: A Commentary on the Hadith of Hind ibn Abi Hala. 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. He praised what was good and encouraged it and disliked what was ugly and foul and discouraged it. His blessed glance was focused more to the ground than towards the sky. He assembles his companions not separate them, He honors the honored person of all people, and makes him the leader, he warns the people, and beware of them without turning away from any of them. His chest was broad. The mubaarak eyes of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) were extremely black. There was a vein between them that used to expand when he became angry. 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? If he entered into his home he was a man like any other; cleaning his own garment, milking his own goat, and serving himself. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 122, 115. (LogOut/ However, if justice was transgressed nothing could stand up to his anger until justice was established. If the rays of the sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold. Shaykh Safi ur-Rahmn al-Mubarakpoori, The Prophets Attributes and Manners From The Sealed Nectar, Islams Youth Voice, 77. 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. She was legally married before August 610 to Utayba ibn Abi Lahab, but the m 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. I saw Musa (Alaihis salaam), he had a thin body, like one from among the tribe of Shanuah. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Another report comes from Assib bin Yazid (ra): I saw the seal in between his shoulders.83. trying to be Mu'min. Snerna avled vid spd lder. 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 spoke with his full mouth (was not arrogant), and spoke concisely. A few moments ago he would be here, and then there. Description of Anas radi Allahu anhu. 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. When he looked at something he turned his whole body towards it. His neck was like that of a statue made of pure silver. He had black attractive eyes. For this reason it is stated that he attained the age of sixty years. he was the most charitable man. Qasim ibn MUHAMMAD 598-601. In his speech, there was no defect of excess or brevity. He did not reward evil with evil, rather, he would forgive and overlook. Whoever saw him for the first time (Badihah) would fear him, and whoever got to know him, loved him. Only $35.99/year. "Whoever brings a good deed (Islmic Monotheism and deeds of obedience to Allh and His Messenger [Peace Be Upon Him]) shall have ten times the like thereof to his credit" {Al-Qur'an 6:160} http://www.facebook.com/pages/ALLAH-U-AKBAR/Words-from-Allah-His-books-and-His-Prophets-peace-be-upon-them/158401674200526, " O Prophet! He would encourage that which was good and strengthen it, and he would discourage that which was evil and undermine it. One of Ali (ra)s grandchildren, Ibrahim bin Muhammad (ra), says that the Prophet (saas) had an easy manner of walking: When Ali (ra) described Rasulullah (saas), he used to say: When he walked, because of the speed and force of the legs, it seemed as if he was descending from a high place.112, When he walked, he lifted his legs with vigour, leaned, slightly forward and placed his feet softly on the ground. 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. 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. I consult you as you are all knowing, And I seek ability from Your power and I ask you for Your great favor, For you have power, My brothers and sisters everywhere! Some say it means to lift the leg with force. Maliks Muwatta Hadith, Volume 49, Number1, 69. He has left himself from three: hypocrisy, proliferation, and what does not concern him, and forsake People from three: does not offend anyone, not dishonor him, and he does not search into his fault, and he does not speak except in what he hopes for his reward. These intoxicated eyes on which thousands of my kindred be sacrificed. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 362, 127. In order to understand the message of Islam, it is first necessary to acquaint ourselves with the prophet of Islam. If the truth were overstepped, he would be so furious that he could do nothing but right the wrong. The wave of his hair was not completely curly (Qatat), nor straight, but it was in between. COMMENTARY He did not reward evil with evil, rather, he would forgive and overlook. 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. back. He did not hate the poor for their poverty nor fear the kings for their mighty power. 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. Prophetic biography (Sira) 2. He treated his servants well. He was luminous [the parts of his body that could be seen while he was clothed shone a brilliant white]. Allahumma sali alaa Sayyidina Muhammadiw wa alaa aalihi biqadri husnihi wa jamaalihi. Wide. (Jabir bin Samra) In addition to these, the Prophet (saas)s advice to the believers about how they should dress reveal the importance he attached to this subject. He made salaam (greeted) first to whomsoever he met.113, I saw Rasulullah (saas) in the masjid (in a very humble posture) sitting. His constitution was the most beatiful. Slightly curly. (Hazrath Anas) Full and thick. (Hind bin Abi Hala) She was the mother of Mu'awiya I, the founder of the Umayyad dynasty, and of Hanzala, [1] Juwayriya and Umm Hakam. Hind ibn Abi Hala,(brother) Hind ibn Abi Hala,(sister) Hala Ibn Abi Hala,(brother). 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. 163, 139. Use olive oil as a food and ointment for it comes from a blessed tree.142 Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 15, 114. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 155, 140. He always looked down. According to this humble servant the latter translation is more appropriate). 12 Proofs that Muhammad is a true prophet. The scholars have written that in this hadeeth the Sahabi did not see `anything more handsome and beautiful than Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). This has been reported in a narration from Sayyidina Hind bin Abi Haalah (Radiallahu Anhu) and others. He continues: "He was continually smiling, gentle in manners, soft in nature. They would not expose one-another's errors, but would be equal, encouraging each-other in the fear of God. 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. He had asked his father [i.e. How was the Prophet (Pbuh) preparing for Ramadan? Rukije, vdiq nga nj smundje n vitin 624. . 237-241. He did not speak without cause. When he walked, he leaned forward slightly. The Wise Leader Nation and Nationhood: What Would Muhammad Do? His chest was broad. back, Saeed Jariri (Radiallahu anhu) says: I heard Abu Tufayl (Radiallahu anhu) say: There is no one left on the face of this Earth, besides me who had seen Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). I asked him to describe to me the noble features of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). The Prophet (s) had a most handsome constitution. Voel vry om Wikipedia te help deur dit uit te brei. He used to speak the truth even though it was sometimes a cause of trouble to himself and his companions. He was not pompous, nor denigrating. (LogOut/ He always looked down. Hierdie artikel is 'n saadjie. He was the most generous and the most truthful. The hairs of his eye lashes were profuse, When he smiled or laughed, they (his teeth) shone like lightning. 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. However, she described him to her husband, who recognized the Prophet (saas) from her description: He was innocently bright and had a broad countenance. He was not very pallid nor dark. He had high insteps and his feet were so smooth that water ran off them. In some ahaadith it is stated that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) attained the age of sixty five years. His describer says: I have never seen the like of him (Allah bless him and give him peace), neither before him nor after him. (Shamail Tirmidhi), It is related from Jaabir (Radiallahu anhu) that he said: I once saw Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi Wasallam on the night of a full moon. 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. A few moments ago he would be here, and then there. Knowledge. 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. His feet were smooth, because of their cleanliness and smoothness the water did not remain there but flowed away quickly. If he became angry he turned away, and when he was happy he lowered his gaze. When he walked it seemed as if he was descending to a lower place. On the Day of Rising, Allah will make firm the feet of a person who conveys to a ruler the need of someone who cannot convey it himself. This was all that was mentioned in his presence and he would only accept this from people. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 81, 110. Inspired by the Prophets Manners: The Prophets Kindness Towards People of the Book. 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. His head was large, and he had hair that was neither curly nor straight. His hair reached his shoulders. The meaning of the hilyah is as follows: "I asked my uncle Hind ibn Abi Hala, who knew the Prophet very well, about the features of the Messenger of Allah. He never responded to disparagement or evil words. '107, Rasulullah (saas) had a ring made of silver and its (inlaid) gem was also of silver.108. Umm Haani, the daughter of Abu Taalib (ra) offers the following description: Rasulullah (saas) came to Mecca once after the hijrah (migration). He died in the year 110 Hijri. The Prophet (saas) attached the greatest importance to cleanliness, and therefore, to his hair and beard too. According to some a wide mouth means eloquence (fluency of language). His hair was neither crisply curled nor lank; it was loosely curled.