He said: I am the greatest orator among the Arabs.116 Entries (RSS) and Comments (RSS). You cannot, as the popular saying goes, separate the message from the messenger. As for his appraisal, it lay in constantly observing and listening to people [to be just]. He would ennoble the noble of the people and charge them with their affairs. Allah manifested that unique feature of the Prophet (saas) with a mark on his body. 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 Mosque of Sultan Hassan (right) by David Roberts. White and bright. (Hind bin Abi Hala), Eyes: (Surat al-Baqara: 151). 102. Imam Tirmidi has mentioned this Hadith in many chapters where the speech and humility of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) are described. After watching Shaykh Aslams classes, many of you asked us where you could purchase a Hilya Sharif for your own home. Hala ibn Abi Hala, ndoshta vdiq para vitit 610. In order to understand the message of Islam, it is first necessary to acquaint ourselves with the prophet of Islam. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. He did not speak without cause. That chosen Prophet (saas) was shining in appearance. they not quarrel to talk to him,They listen to whoever speaks among them until he is finishes. (LogOut/ There was a thin line of hair from the chest to the navel. You cannot, as the popular saying goes, separate the message from the messenger. In his speech, there was no defect of excess or brevity. Pride means denying the truth and looking down on other people.94. Munaawi wrote that every person is required to believe that with whatever physical qualities and attributes of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) is described, no other person can compare with it. A number of accounts that have come down from his companions also confirm that fact. Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) walked quickly and not like the Romeos of this age who walk like women. His physique was finely-balanced [in perfect harmony and proportion]. 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 also had a very athletic and powerful build. Besides this line neither the chest nor the stomach had other hair on it. His stature was neither too high nor too small. He was not severe, harsh-hearted, loud, abusive, or miserly. He did not take small steps. Their conversation was about the first topic broached [until they had finished with it]. He spoke with his full mouth (was not arrogant), and spoke . Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 61. He would guard his tongue from that which did not concern him. 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. Abd-Allah ibn Muhammad; Hind ibn Abi Hala; . He would never praise his food nor criticize it. 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 . He did not reward evil with evil, rather, he would forgive and overlook. 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. Actually, what is derived from the two hadeeth is that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was not of such a dark complexion that decrease the lightness and beauty of a person, but had a radiant and light colour, which slightly wheat-coloured. 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). He did not take small steps. Bless us in it and give us more of it, for no food or drink satisfies like milk.147, The Prophet (saas) took great care to distribute water, particularly on journeys. Shaykh Safi ur-Rahmn al-Mubarakpoori, The Prophets Attributes and Manners From The Sealed Nectar, Islams Youth Voice, 77. It is stated in the hadeeth under discussion that Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) lived for ten years in Makkah Mukarramah after nubuwwah (prophethood). During this 13 year period, Muslims did not retaliate against the ill-treatment of Quraysh. 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. His manners were fine. If I were asked to describe his feature, I would not be able to do so because I have never caught a full glimpse of his face.. . Sallalla Hu Alaihi Wasallam , "He was of medium build, closer to being tall. His eyelashes were long. His lip was most beautifulHis beard was thickHis neck was most beautiful, neither long, nor short. Imaam Bukhari (R.A.) says: Most narrations show that Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) lived for sixty three years. The ulama (scholars) have summed up these ahaadith in two ways. 107. . The Life of Prophet Muhammad( ), NOTEWORTHY QUOTATIONS ABOUT PROPHET OF ISLAM, Subscribe to Illumination of Muhammad by Email. He valued a gift / blessing, even if it was small. Body was not fat. (Hazrath Ali) 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. Everything of his noble features was perfect and beautiful. White but wholesome. (Abu Tufail) His blessed skin was softer than silk. He would disregard that which he disliked, and no one ever despaired of him. Part One: His (saw) physical appearance and body language, a commentary about the Prophet's (saw) description, Get the Muslim Hands English translation of the Hilye A2 poster for every 100 donation to the Blessed Bakeries, Umm Ma'bad's (ra) Description of the Prophet (saw), Ali ibn Abu Talib's (ra) Description of the Prophet (saw). He would inquire after his companions and would ask the people about their affairs. I wanted him to describe them to me so that I could retain them in my mind. She witnessed some of his miracles, then swore fealty to him in Islam before he departed. Shamaa-il Tirmidhi, Islamic Book Service Publications, New Delhi, 2000, p. 15, 114. If he spoke, he struck with his right palm the inside of his left thumb. He was white with a reddish tinge, dark black-eyed, with long eyelashes. We hope to work with traditionally trained designers & artists from various parts of the world to help make the Hilya available in other styles. 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. In speech, he kept to his word. A vein protruded between the two parts which became more prominent in anger. (Hind bin Abi Hala), Color: (Some people have profuse hair on their body. Imam Ghazzalis Ihya Ulum-Id-Din (The Book of Religious Learnings), Islamic Book Service, New Delhi, 2001,VolumeII, p.242, 134. His assembly was one of clemency, modesty, patience and trust. There were red lines in the whiteness of his eyes. In Islamic sources and oral accounts, that sign between the Prophet (saas)s shoulder blades is known as the seal of Prophethood. It is reported by Wahb bin Munebbih (ra) that the other prophets also had similar marks, but that that of the Prophet (saas) was different: Allah never sent down a prophet who did not have the sign of prophethood on his right hand. This is not merely a belief. When he attained the age of forty, Allah the Almighty granted him nubuwwah (prophethood).He lived for ten years in Makkah (commentary) and in Madina for ten years. 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. 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. Imaam Bukhaari (Rahmatullahi alaihe) has narrated both, on the night of miraaj and also in a dream. The arches on his feet could hardly touch the ground. He had full calves. (Shaykh Safi ur-Rahman al-Mubarakpoori, The Prophets Attributes and Manners From The Sealed Nectar, Islam Youth Voice). It was the noble habit of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) are described. Some of these accounts are as follows: The Prophet (saas)s external appearance and beauty. Data safety. Create. When he did not oil it, it showed.92. That endless destroyer remains intoxicated day and night. He was always surrounded by his Companions. The uncle descirbed the noble features by saying: He had great qualities and attributes in him, others also held him in high estemm. Imaam Tirmidhi has collected from these about 400 ahaadith and divided them into fifty five chapters. 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. When he walked, he moved as if he were descending a declivity, and when he looked around, he looked around altogether. 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. 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. The most graphic description of the Prophet was given by an old woman at whose house the Prophet stopped on his way from the cave of Thaur to Medina and her goats gave so much milk that the Prophet and his companions were fully satisfied and yet there was much left over. His stature was neither too high nor too small. 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. He walked in a dignified manner and walked easily. He made salaam (greeted) first to whomsoever he met.