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Jami at-Tirmidhi 3644 (Book 49, Hadith 40) #29302
Physical Description of Prophet Muhammad's Seal

SUMMARY: The hadith is about the physical description of the seal of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) which was between his two shoulder blades and resembled a pigeon's egg.

Narrated Jabir bin Samurah: "The seal of the Messenger of Allah " - meaning the one which was between his two shoulder blades - "was fleshy and red, resembling the egg of a pigeon".
حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ الطَّالْقَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ بْنُ جَابِرٍ، عَنْ سِمَاكِ بْنِ حَرْبٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ، قَالَ كَانَ خَاتَمُ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ - يَعْنِي الَّذِي بَيْنَ كَتِفَيْهِ غُدَّةً حَمْرَاءَ مِثْلَ بَيْضَةِ الْحَمَامَةِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ

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seal  *  blades  *  egg  *  khatam  *  khulud  *  baidhah

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EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith narrates the physical description of the seal that was between Prophet Muhammad’s two shoulder blades. It is said to be fleshy and red, resembling a pigeon’s egg. This hadith serves as an example for us to follow in terms of our faith and devotion towards Allah SWT, as it shows how devoted Prophet Muhammad was to Allah SWT that he even bore a physical sign on his body in remembrance of Him. We should strive to emulate this level of devotion in our own lives by following His teachings and striving for righteousness.

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