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Sahih al-Bukhari 3551 (Book 61, Hadith 60) #3392
The Description of the Prophet (ﷺ)

SUMMARY: The Prophet (ﷺ) was of moderate height, had broad shoulders and long hair reaching his ear-lobes. He was seen wearing a red cloak and was described as the most handsome person.

Narrated Al-Bara: The Prophet was of moderate height having broad shoulders (long) hair reaching his ear-lobes. Once I saw him in a red cloak and I had never seen a more handsome than him".
حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ بْنِ عَازِبٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ مَرْبُوعًا، بَعِيدَ مَا بَيْنَ الْمَنْكِبَيْنِ، لَهُ شَعَرٌ يَبْلُغُ شَحْمَةَ أُذُنِهِ، رَأَيْتُهُ فِي حُلَّةٍ حَمْرَاءَ، لَمْ أَرَ شَيْئًا قَطُّ أَحْسَنَ مِنْهُ‏.‏ قَالَ يُوسُفُ بْنُ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ إِلَى مَنْكِبَيْهِ‏.‏

TOPICS
prophet  *  height  *  shoulders  *  hair  *  cloak  *  handsome

QUICK LESSONS:
Appreciate beauty, Be humble in appearance & Emulate qualities of prophet Muhammad ﷺ .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the description of the beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He was of moderate height with broad shoulders and long hair that reached his ear lobes. It is narrated by Al-Bara that he once saw him wearing a red cloak and said he had never seen anyone more handsome than him. This hadith teaches us to appreciate beauty in all its forms while also reminding us to be humble in our appearance as it is not necessary to show off or be extravagant in our clothing or looks. We should also strive to emulate the qualities of our beloved prophet ﷺ in all aspects including physical appearance as much as possible so we can gain Allah's pleasure and mercy upon us.

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