Abdullah ibn Rawaha
(RA) recounts the indescribable aura surrounding the presence of the Prophet
(Pbuh), stating that even without reciting or saying anything, one could sense
his divinely beautiful essence just by looking at him. This is evident in the
many stories of people who converted to Islam simply by seeing the Prophet
(Pbuh). For example, Abdullah ibn Salam (RA), who was the Chief Rabbi of Medina
before the Prophet's arrival, knew immediately upon seeing the Prophet's face
that he was not a liar.
In books describing the Prophet (Pbuh),
such as the Shama'il, he is often described as being more beautiful than the
moon. His appearance is described as awe-inspiring, with his face more radiant
and stunning than the full moon on the darkest of nights. Anas ibn Malik (RA)
once compared the Prophet's face to the full moon and concluded that the
Prophet's face was even more radiant and beautiful. Despite his stunning
appearance, the Prophet (Pbuh) was perfectly balanced in every aspect, with a
bright yet not pasty white skin color, a face that was not too round or too
narrow, and a height that was neither too tall nor too short.
His complexion was described as Azhar
al-lawm, which means he had a bright skin color, but not pasty white. His face
was closer to being round, with large curved eyebrows that almost connected but
had a beautiful space in between where the light would shine. The Prophet's
eyes were described as having a perfect contrast, with exceedingly black pupils
and exceedingly white sclera, and his long eyelashes always appeared moist from
his tears. He had a prominent forehead with a vein that would only show when he
became upset. His finely sloped nose had a unique glimmer to it that made it
appear larger from a distance, but up close, it was just the shine of his nose
that made it so prominent. The Prophet's teeth were perfectly set, described as
white as hailstones and not clustered together, with a wide mouth and perfect
articulation. His voice was melodious with a natural echo to it. His hair was
wavy and perfectly in the middle, sometimes reaching his shoulders, and he had
a dense, full beard that was fully black with only a few gray hairs. The
Prophet's neck was described as elegant and long like that of a gazelle, and he
had broad shoulders.
He possessed great physical strength,
with strong arms and a chest that remained firm until his passing, without his
stomach protruding. The Prophet (Pbuh) was not a particularly hairy individual,
with minimal hair on his body apart from his head, beard, and a small amount on
his chest that naturally extended down to his navel. He had large, well-defined
limbs, including big bones, hands, feet, and calves, and was able to mount a
horse or camel without a saddle due to the strength of his lower body. Although
he was a warrior, his hands and feet were smoother than silk, and his sweat had
a pleasant scent. The Prophet's appearance was striking from a distance and
overwhelmingly beautiful up close, with his red Yemeni hulla being a favorite
garment. He was always smiling, even in moments of sadness or deep thought,
conveying his exceptional character.
Despite
their demeanor, it's important to remember that even small actions like smiling
can be a form of charity, as exemplified by the Prophet (Pbuh). He was known
for being the man who smiled the most at his followers, yet also wept the most
for them in front of his Lord. During the day, he would bring joy to his people
through his generosity and smiles, while at night he sought relief and
happiness for his Ummah through tears of compassion and supplication to his
Lord.
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