He would never be neglectful that they would not learn neglect and grow indifferent. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 126, 116. He was slightly taller than a man of middle height, but shorter than a tall person. Ali bin Abi Talib: said: while describing the Prophet (may the blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) he would say: He was not extremely tall (Mummaghit), nor was he extremely short (Mutaraddid), and he was of medium height in relation to the people. His constitution was the most beatiful. Mishkat-ul-Masabih with Arabic Text by Maulana Fazlul Karim, p. 149, 146. He had full calves. The Messenger of Allah (saw) was always subject to grief and was always reflective. He had great qualities and attributes, others also held him in high esteem. COMMENTARY. 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 always looked down. (Some people have profuse hair on their body. And may God bless the best of people, our master, our beloved and our role model, Muhammad and his family and companions, and grant them peace. According to this humble servant the latter translation is more appropriate). We found it difficult to keep pace when we walked with him and he walked at his normal pace.111. Zainab bint MUHAMMAD 598-629. The one who tried to describe him would have to say: I have not seen before him or after him anyone who resembles him. This has been reported in a narration from Sayyidina Hind bin Abi Haalah (Radiallahu Anhu) and others. So the Hilya Sharif would serve as a reminder that we have the Noble Messenger within our homes and within our hearts.. He would laugh with them, and wonder with them. He treated his servants well. The Messenger of Allah (SWT), was not excessively tall or short. 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. Rasulullah (s) had a very luminous complexion (color), and a wide forehead. If the rays of the sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold. The Prophet's paternal aunts were six, the children of different mothers. 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). He was never given a choice between two matters but he chose the simplest of the two. He was generous, beneficial, compassionate, forgiving, brave and mild. Qasim ibn MUHAMMAD 598-601. How was the Prophet (Pbuh) preparing for Ramadan? His palms were softer than wool. 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. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,Volume II, p.251, 68. 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. 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. Once he finished they would speak. According to this humble servant, the answer to this is bit difficult, because it was the principal of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) to oppose the ways of the non- beleivers, and agree to the ways of Ahlul Kitab, he did not part his hair in the middle. If he spoke, he struck with his right palm the inside of his left thumb. 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. 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. Between the chest and navel there was a thin line of hair. He did not reserve a special place for himself and forbade other people to do so. A Picture of the Prophet : The Noble Hilya Sharif, An Introduction to Qasidah Burdah: The Most Famous Poem in the World. This could be correct. When something happened, he entrusted it to Allah, kept himself free from his own strength and ability and said in invocation: O Allah, show me truth in a true manner or give me grace to give it up. The closest people to him were the best among them, and the best among them in his eyes were the most comprehensive in advice. He who first set eyes upon him feared him, but he who associated with him loved him. 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 This beautiful designhas historically been displayed in a prominent place in Muslim households throughout the world. A few moments ago he would be here, and then there. His head was well formed and set on a slender neck. 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. If he was amazed, he overturned it. The bones of his joints were strong and large (denoting strength). Once he finished they would speak. After watching Shaykh Aslams classes, many of you asked us where you could purchase a Hilya Sharif for your own home. 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. 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. He greatly honoured his relatives. Abd-Allah ibn MUHAMMAD 615. The Messenger of Allah (saw) referred to them both lovingly as, the chiefs of the youth of Paradise. His blessed glance was focused more to the ground than towards the sky. For ease of reading, we have divided Hind ibn Abu Halah's (ra) description into six parts. He was a master and a commander. He never became angry for his own self nor sought retribution for himself. He had little flesh on his heels.. He did not have curly hair or lank hair. He greeted whomsoever he met., Face: 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. He did not take any revenge for personal wrongs but he used take it for preservation of the honor of Allah. (Surat ar-Rad: 35). He was very fair skinned with a wide brow and had thick eyebrows with a narrow space between 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. He did not speak without cause. He always looked down. In other words, he was neither light nor dark, but somewhere between the two, white like a red rose, light and limpid, and the light shone from his face. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 362, 127. Whoever came to him with a request was never turned away except with that which they had asked for or with a kind word. It is reported in some sources that he always carried with him a comb, mirror, miswak (a small natural toothbrush), tooth-pick, scissors and a kuhl bottle.88 The Prophet (saas) advised his companions to do the same, and said: He who has hair should honor it.89 Some other reports that have reached us of his hair and beard are: Sayyidina Rasulullah (saas) often rubbed oil in his head91, Jaabir bin Samurah (ra) was asked a question regarding the white hair of Rasulullah He replied: When Rasulullah (saas) oiled his hair, it (white hair) did not show. He remained in Mecca for ten years and in Madnah . 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). Praise be to Allah, the All-Powerful, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise, the All-Generous, the Noble, the Compassionate Lord, the One who revealed the Wise Remembrance and the Glorious Qur'an to the Envoy, whom He sent to convey the Right Religion and the Straight Path. Upon my request, my uncle Hind ibn Abi Hala said: "Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was gallant and glorious by birth. We reviewed the proofs, the weight of the paper, the quality of the inks. He never in his life struck anything with his hand except when he was fighting in the name of Allah. In speech, he kept to his word. Love of the beloved Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is, like prayers, one of the primary goals of Islam. When he walked, he leaned forward slightly. A question may arise that Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) habitually parted his hair as stated in Ahadith. 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. He was slightly taller than a man of middle height, but shorter than a tall person. He would give all those sitting with him their just due [to the extent that] they would each feel that none was more important to him than them. He was neither rough nor coarse. He did not take small steps. It is becoming a cultural trend that conflict and controversy drive the propaganda for the media, fuelled by politicized religions, and even more so between the religions of the people of the Book and Islam. While walking he asked his companions to walk in front, and he himself walked behind. He was not severe, harsh-hearted, loud, abusive, or miserly. Al, in full Al ibn Ab lib, also called Al al-Murta, (born c. 600, Mecca, Arabia [now in Saudi Arabia]died January 661, Kufa, Iraq), cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam, and fourth of the "rightly guided" ( rshidn) caliphs, as the first four successors of Muhammad are called. The description of the hair of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) in this hadeeth is different one mentioned before. When he walked, he moved as if he were descending a declivity, and when he looked around, he looked around altogether. According to the Ulama, it is a well known fact that it was something similar to nur which emitted from his teeth. It was as if the brightness of the sun had shone from his blessed face. In order to understand the message of Islam, it is first necessary to acquaint ourselves with the prophet of Islam. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 115. He spoke with his full mouth (was not arrogant), and spoke concisely. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 158, 143. Sallalla Hu Alaihi Wasallam , "He was of medium build, closer to being tall. Hon fick sex barn, fyra dttrar och tv sner. (This quality is praiseworthy in a man as it denotes strength and courage but is not praiseworthy for a woman). Description of Anas radi Allahu anhu. 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. His Physical Description Al-Hasan asked Hind ibn Abi Hala to describe the Prophet . Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 15, 114. There was no hair (more than normal) on his body. He gave everyone who sat with him his share so that no one who sat with him thought that anyone was honoured more than he was. 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 Prophet Muhammad (saas) was the only exception to this. His face shone like the full moon. Besides this line neither the chest nor the stomach had other hair on it. Of his conduct in the part reserved for himself was that he would show preference to the people of merit and would divide the time according to their excellence in the religion. For this reason it is stated that he attained the age of sixty years. 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. Description of ethical and moral of the Prophet, peace be upon him and the voice of preacher Omar Abdel-sufficient He did not get angry because of it. Tools. His gatherings were those of knowledge, humbleness, patience, and integrity. The highest of them in stature with him was the best among them in looking after the people and assisting them. 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. This proposal called for the. The Ulama say that Sayyidina (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) walked at the back because of his humbleness. He was never angered by matters of this life nor that which was associated with it. A vein protruded between the two parts which became more prominent in anger. (Hind bin Abi Hala), Color: At times I looked at the full moon and at times at Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi Wasallam. Tirmidhi, Shamail-e-Tirmizi, Kitab Bhavan Publication, New Delhi, 1997, p.55, 106. In making a comparison with a sword, it may have meant that Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) had a long face. . Home. The hairs of his eye lashes were profuse When he smiled or laughed, they (his teeth) shone like lightning. The joints of the bones was also large. The space between his shoulders was wide. His mubarak face shone like the full moon. are also included. A few moments ago he would be here, and then there. When the hair of the prophet was abundant, it used to pass over his ear- lobes). 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. His neck was beautiful and thin, like the neck of a statue shaved clean, the colour of which was clear, shining and beautiful like silver. He was somewhat. Maulana Muhammad Manzoor Nomani, Maariful Hadith, (Meaning and Message of the Traditions), Darul Ishaat Publications, Karachi, Volume III, 1652/287, 98. He continues: "He was continually smiling, gentle in manners, soft in nature. By the will of Allah a page has been created to spread authentic Quotes from the Quran and Hadith. 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. It is impossible to accurately describe actual beauty and elegance of Our Messanger PBUH. He was always surrounded by his Companions. The fingers and toes were moderately long. Whatever he wore or ate, he would give to them to wear and eat. The mouth of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was moderately wide. 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. Maliks Muwatta Hadith, Volume 49, Number1, 69. He never in his life struck anything with his hand except when he was fighting in the name of Allah. Their conversation was about the first topic broached [until they had finished with it]. 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 I saw Esa (Alaihis salaam). He was white with a reddish tinge, dark black-eyed, with long eyelashes. In his discussion of the Hilya, and of the Shamail in general, Shaykh Aslam repeatedly, emphatically stresses the importance of remembering the Prophet while at home: "Once [the Prophet] becomes the one who is most spoken about, most remembered, most revered, and most praised in our homes, we will find that our homes become a different place. The blessed eyes of Rasulullah (s) were extremely black. 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." 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. In order to understand the message of Islam, it is first necessary to acquaint ourselves with the prophet of Islam. He would disregard that which he disliked, and no one ever despaired of him. 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. 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). Some say it means to lift the leg with force. Firstly, there is a ro`b (awe) for physical beauty, with this when other Kamaalat are added what more could then be said of the rob (awe). He had a large head. Allah commissioned him at the age of forty. When he walked, he lifted his legs with vigour, as if he were descending to a low-lying place. He always looked down. In this hadeeth the word `Yata-kaf-fa-oo is used regarding the walking of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). This type of word is used in the Arabic language for connecting words, but because no special quality or attribute is derived, some Muhadditheen (scholars of hadeeth) are of the opinion that if the letter `Jeem has a fatah (zabar) on it, it means something that is between straight and bent. Between his neck and his navel there was a line of hair, but the rest of his torso was free of it. He was never angered by matters of this life nor that which was associated with it. Voices were not raised in it nor were shortcomings made public or lapses exposed. He would laugh with them, and wonder with them. If he visited a gathering he would sit wherever the group ended (and not at their head) and he encouraged the same. 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. physical description. He would not interject into someone's speech unless they transgressed, in which case he would either rebuke them or else leave. The seal of Prophethood was situated between his shoulders. The Prophet (s) was neither tall nor short. back. The Ulama say that this was in the early periods where Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) did not make an effort to do so. His body was firm and full. When he walked it seemed as if he was descending to a lower place. He did not take small steps. From among all those I had seen, he more or less looked like Dihyah Kalbi., COMMENTARY His face was round like the moon. (Bara bin Azib) In September 629, the Apostle sent him as the general of the army which was to engage the Romans in Syria. He was prepared for any eventuality. 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. Very rare is the positive coverage between. The Messenger of Allah (saw) was imposing and majestic. 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. When the hair of Rasulullah (Sallallalhu alaihe wasallallam) was abundant, it used to pass over his ear- lobes). 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. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Width between shoulders more than usual. (Hind bin Abi Hala and Bara bin Azib) As for his reflection, it was upon what would endure and what would vanish. Create. In IGIs translation of the Shamail, the word hilya is translated as beautiful description: The Hilya Sharif in the frontispiece of IGIs edition of Imam al-Tirmidhis Al-Shamail al-Muhammadiyya. He did not speak without cause. 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. His hair reached his shoulders. When someone asked him for something he needed, he either departed with it or with some consoling words. (He did not have a small mouth). they not quarrel to talk to him,They listen to whoever speaks among them until he is finishes. (It means his character, family back-ground and everything else was of the best). His blessed hair had four plaits.87, The grooming of the Prophet (saas)s hair and beard. 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. He said, "The Messenger was imposing and majestic. 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. Those who described him would say: I have never seen before or after him anyone similar to him, peace be upon him . 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 . Wide. (Jabir bin Samra) As Muslims, we can get quite emotional and sensitive about our identities. He was neither very white, nor very brown.70, I never saw someone more handsome than Rasullullah. 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 did not have curly hair or lank hair. 102. He was neither very tall nor very short.71. Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) faced the person he spoke to, with his chest and body. There are different descriptions of the length of the Prophet (saas)s hair. Zejnebja, vdiq n prill 630. Al-Targhib wal-Tarhib, Volume 3, Number 93, 101. 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. 148 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 5JE. He was the most generous of heart, truthful of tongue, softest in disposition, and noble in relationship. I did not see anyone walk faster than him, as is the earth folded for him. The majority of his laughter was [restricted to] smiling.". Umm Kulthum (Arabic: ) (c.603-630) is considered to be the third daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad by his first wife Khadijah bint Khuwaylid. He did not find fault with nor over-praise people. Ali (Radiallahu Anhu) says: I did not see anyone like him neither before him, nor after him. hind ibn abi hala description of the prophet. Thats why IGI has made a version of the Hilya Sharif available in our bookstore. #1. Two verses (couplets) are narrated from Sayyiditina Aaishah (Radiallahu Anha), the meaning of which is: that if the friends of Zulaikha could see the blessed face of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam), they would have cut their hearts instead of their hands. Some say it means to walk at a fast pace. They were all equal in respect of their rights with him. (LogOut/ He was a master and a commander.76. He walked in a dignified manner and walked easily. His hair was neither very curly nor very straight, but had a slight wave in it. She was born in Mecca, probably the fifth of their six children. He (saw) had forbearance in his patience. In his speech, there was no defect of excess or brevity. " 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." That chosen Prophet (saas) was shining in appearance. An Arab poet says: If you want to describe a shortcoming of a beloved, then give the beloved a similitude of a full moon. It is impossible to accurately describe actual beauty and elegance of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). (He did not only turn his face towards the person he addressed, as this is considered impolite, and sometimes, it even denotes pride. (LogOut/ He praised what was good and encouraged it and disliked what was ugly and foul and discouraged it. The description has ended with the praise and help of Allah. His expression was pensive and contemplative, serene and sublime. His forehead was wide and the place between his eyebrows was bright like pure silver and eye-balls were black tinged with reddish hue. 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. The joints of the body (e.g. He neither condemned nor praised those who enjoyed food and drink, and he would not be angered by this world. The hair of his chest formed a fine line. In them there would be no raising of voices nor transgressions of prohibitions. Knowledge. Imam 'Ali (ra) was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet (saw). In them, they would respect their elders, be merciful to their children, give preference to those in need, and protect the stranger.". In them there would be no raising of voices nor transgressions of prohibitions. 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. Thick, sometimes touching ear lobes and sometimes reaching upto shoulders.- (Bara bin Azib) He used to give away in charity to him who begged of him of anything, even out of his stored up provision. Updated on. Therein it is stated that Allah Taaala bestowed fully on the Prophet (peace be upon him) all the inner kamaalat (perfection) and Zaahiri (apparent) beauty. You can hear the description in Arabic and English by playing the videos. He did not speak without cause. Some people needed one thing, some needed two, and some had many needs. 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. Imaam Tirmidhi has collected from these about 400 ahaadith and divided them into fifty five chapters.
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