al-Shamail al-Muhammadiyyah

al-Shamail al-Muhammadiyya

Al-Shamail al-Muhammadiyya invites us to experience the most detailed and exquisite qualities of the Messenger – the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This knowledge fundamentally changes our understanding of the Message he brought. Knowing the Shama’il is one of the best ways to understand Islam in general and the life of the Prophet ﷺ (Sira) in particular; his good looks, lifestyle and character provide the right context for developing a deep, holistic appreciation of the Message and the Messenger at the same time. Without understanding al-Shamail al-Muhammadiyya, we are likely to read Islam and the life of the Prophet through the lenses of our own socially conditioned assumptions. Instead, al-Shamail al-Muhammadiyya leaves a deep and indelible imprint that spiritually empowers us to apply Islam to our lives.

Knowing al-Shamail al-Muhammadiyya is a proven means of filling our hearts with reverence for the Prophet ﷺ, who in turn fills our hearts with reverence for his Holy Law. A form of praise in itself, it gives a deep insight into the sublime beauty of the Prophet ﷺ and serves as a means of connection, worship and spiritual transformation. Al-Shamail al-Muhammadiyya offers us different versions of delight and joy, and above all, awakens sincere love for Allah and His Messenger in our hearts. Spending time with al-Shamail al-Muhammadiyya is in reality praising Allah and remembering Him, for it is He who created His beloved with beautiful form and unparalleled character.

Don’t just limit it to yourself, give every member of your family and friends a copy. It is a perfect complement to the famous al-Khasais al-Muhammadiyyah.

About the author
Imam Abu Isa Muhammad ibn Isa ibn Sawra al-Tirmidhi, may Allah be pleased with him, was born in 210 ah in Termez, Uzbekistan. He traveled far and wide in his search for the prophetic hadiths, telling of Imams’ al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Qutayba ibn Sa’id and Muhammad ibn Basshar, among others. He was known for his piety, abstinence and remarkable memory. Among his famous works are Ash-Shama’il al-Muhammadiyya and Al-Jami’ al-Kabir, commonly known as Sunan al-Tirmidhi. Imam Abu Isa al-Tirmidhi died in 297 AH.