রাসূলুল্লাহ (সাঃ) এর মাঝে যেমন উত্তম গুণাবলির সর্বাধিক সমাবেশ ঘটেছিল, তেমনি তাঁর দৈহিক সৌন্দর্যও ছিল অতুলনীয়। এ হাদীস থেকে বুঝা যায় যে, রাসূলুল্লাহ (সাঃ) বেমানান দীর্ঘকায় ছিলেন না। আবার অতি খাটোও ছিলেন না। বরং মাঝারি গড়নের চেয়ে একটু দীর্ঘ ছিলেন।

উল্লেখ্য যে, নবী (সাঃ) এর ইন্তেকাল হয়েছে ৬৩ বছর বয়সে। তিনি মক্কায় ১৩ বছর এবং মদিনায় ১০ বছর অতিবাহিত করেছেন। এ সংক্রান্ত হাদীসগুলো এ গ্রন্থের শেষের দিকে উল্লেখ করা হয়েছে। বর্ণিত হাদীসটিতে দশকের পরের সংখ্যা ৩ বাদ দিয়ে মক্কায় অবস্থানকাল ১০ বছর এবং নবী (সাঃ) এর মোট বয়স ৬০ উল্লেখ করা হয়েছে।

COMMENTARY. In this hadeeth Sayyidina Anas (Radiallhu Anhu) states that the complexion of Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was wheat coloured. 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. This has been mentioned in the translation of the hadeeth. 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. In this hadeeth the word `Yata-kaf-fa-oo' is used regarding the walking of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). The scholars interpret this word in several ways. Some say it means to walk at a fast pace. Some are of the opinion that it means to lean a bit forward while walking. Some say it means to lift the leg with force. 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. Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) walked quickly and not like the Romeos of this age who walk like women. It was also the noble habit of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) to walk with slight forward inclination of the head and shoulders. He did not walk with chest pushed out with pride. He lifted his legs as men do while walking and did not drag his legs on the ground.

এ হাদীসে লাল চাদর ও লুঙ্গি পরিধান করার কথা উল্লেখ করা হয়েছে। অথচ রাসূলুল্লাহ (সাঃ) পুরুষের জন্যে লাল রংয়ের কাপড় পরিধান করতে নিষেধ করেছেন। এ বিরোধ সমাধানে কেউ কেউ বলেন, উজ্জ্বল লাল পরিধান করতে নিষেধ করা হয়েছে। এখানে যে কাপড়দ্বয়ের কথা বলা হয়েছে, সেটা লাল ডোরাকাটা ছিল, উজ্জ্বল লাল বর্ণের ছিল না।

In this hadeeth the word `Rajulun Marbu'un' is used, which if the letter `Jeem' has a dammah (pesh), means a man. This could be correct. 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. It may also be possible that in this case it refers to the description of the hair of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam), and as described before, his mubarak (blessed) hair had a slight curl in it. From this hadeeth, some scholars are of the opinion that it is permissible for men to wear red coloured clothing. According to the Hanafis there is a detailed explanation on this subject. Before selecting red clothing, the scholars should be consulted regarding its permissibility. 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 is said because besides human beings, the moon, sun, etc. are also included.

৩ নং হাদীসে বর্ণিত হয়েছে যে, রাসূলুল্লাহ (সাঃ) এর মাথার চুল কানের লতি পর্যন্ত দীর্ঘ ছিল। আর এ হাদীসে বলা হয়েছে, কাঁধ পর্যন্ত দীর্ঘ ছিল। উভয় বক্তব্যই ঠিক। কেননা, চুল সব সময় এক অবস্থায় থাকে না। কখনো কম হয়, কখনো বেশি হয়। আবার ইচ্ছাকৃতভাবেও বড় ছোট রাখা হয়। চুলের ভিন্ন ভিন্ন অবস্থার ব্যাখ্যা এভাবে করা যায় যে, তিনি সর্বোচ্চ কাঁধ পর্যন্ত লম্বা করেছেন, যাকে ‘জিম্মা’ বলা হয়। আর সর্বাধিক ছোট করার পরিমান ছিল কানের লতি, যাকে ‘ওয়াফরা’ বলে। আর এর মাঝামাঝি অবস্থানকে ‘লিম্মা’ বলা হয়।

The description of the hair of Sayyidina Rasullullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) in this hadeeth is different one mentioned before. There it is stated that his hair reached his ear-lobes. In reality there is no difference between the two hadeeth, as the hair does not remain the same length but grows. Sometimes the hair was shortened, sometimes longer hair was kept.

The use of a sentence like: "I have not seen anyone like him", is primarily for emphasis. 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. 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. This is not merely a belief. Books on Seerah (History of the Prophet peace be upon him) and ahaadeeth are replete with descriptions of his beautiful qualities. Therein it is stated that Allah Ta'aala bestowed fully on the Prophet (peace be upon him) all the inner kamaalat (perfection) and Zaahiri (apparent) beauty. Two verses (couplets) are narrated from Sayyiditina Aa'ishah (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". How true! If you wish to read more about the love of the Sahabah (Radiallahu Anhum---male and female---for Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) read Chapter Eight of my book `Stories of the Sahabah' (Radiallahu Anhum).

It is desirable for Arab men to have wide mouths. According to some a wide mouth means eloquence (fluency of language). The translation adopted in the description of the eyes has been taken from accepted sayings. 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.

"These intoxicated eyes on which thousands of my kindred be sacrificed.
That endless destroyer remains intoxicated day and night."

তরবারির সাথে সাদৃশ্য করা এ জন্য ত্রুটিযুক্ত ছিল যে, এতে চেহারা অধিক লম্বা হওয়ার ধারণা সৃষ্টি হতে পারে। তাছাড়া তরবারির চমকে শুভ্রতা বেশি থাকে, কিন্তু উজ্জ্বলতা থাকে না। তাই বারা ইবনে আযিব (রাঃ) তরবারির কথা অস্বীকার করে চাদের সাথে তুলনা করেছেন।

In making a comparison with a sword, it may have meant that Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) had a long face. However the glitter of a sword has more whiteness than being luminous. For this reason Sayyidina Baraa (Radiallahu anhu) gave the similarity of the full moon, and not that of a sword. All these similarities are approximate descriptions, otherwise even a thousand moons cannot give the brightness of Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). An Arab poet says: "If you want to describe a shortcoming of a beloved, then give the beloved a similitude of a full moon. This is enough to insult him."

আনাস (রাঃ) হতে বর্ণিত এ অধ্যায়ের সর্বপ্রথম হাদীসে উল্লেখিত হয়েছে যে, রাসূলুল্লাহ (সাঃ) এর গায়ের রং নিরেট সাদা ছিল না। তাই এ হাদীসে তাকে রূপার সাথে তুলনা করা হয়েছে। তিনি লাল মিশ্রিত সাদা ছিলেন এবং উজ্জ্বল সুন্দর ছিলেন।

In the first narration mentioned by Sayyidina Anas (Radiallahu anhu), it is denied that Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam) was very white. 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.

This was on the night of mi'raaj or in a dream. Imaam Bukhaari (Rahmatullahi alaihe) has narrated both, on the night of mi'raaj and also in a dream. There is no confusion or difficulty in these differences, because he may have seen them on both occasions. The translation of the description of Sayyidina Musa (Alaihis salaam) as having a light body, in my opinion, is made from more accurate sayings. Some Ulama in the translation of this sentence, have expressed other opinions. 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.

Sayyidina Abu Tufayl (Radiallahu anhu) was the last one among the Sahabah (Radiallahu anhum) to pass away. He died in the year 110 Hijri. That is why he said, that there was no one left besides him who had seen Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam). The ulama say that he used the phrase `face of the earth' because Sayyidina Esa (Alaihis salaam) is also from the ones who had seen Sayyidina Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihe wasallam), and is present in the skies (heavens).