The Sublime Beauty of the Prophet ﷺ (Al-Shama'il Al-Muhammadiyyah) is one of the most treasured classical works in the study of the Seerah and Sunnah, compiled by the eminent Hadith scholar Imam Abu 'Isa Muhammad ibn 'Isa At-Tirmidhi (d. 279 AH / 892 CE).
This timeless work gathers authentic narrations describing the noble appearance, exemplary manners, daily habits, worship, clothing, speech, character and blessed life of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ through the eyewitness accounts of his beloved Companions. Rather than a chronological biography, the book offers an intimate portrait of the Prophet ﷺ, allowing readers to develop a deeper love, appreciation and understanding of the man himself.
The Verse Behind the Book's Purpose
"Say, if you truly love Allah, then follow me; Allah will love you and forgive you your sins." (Surah Aal 'Imran 3:31)
True love for the Messenger ﷺ can only flourish through knowledge of his life, character and Sunnah — which is exactly what this book provides: a practical guide for embodying the Prophetic example in worship, family life, social conduct, humility, generosity and devotion to Allah.
What This Edition Adds
A complete English translation of Al-Shama'il Al-Muhammadiyyah, preserving the elegance and authenticity of Imam At-Tirmidhi's collection, further enriched with a concise biography of the Prophet ﷺ authored by Imam Abu Zakariyya An-Nawawi (d. 676 AH). Together, the two classical works offer both an intimate description of the Prophet's ﷺ person and the historical context that surrounds it.
Who It Is For
Any Muslim who wants to know the Prophet ﷺ as a person and not only as a lawgiver and Messenger. A book to be read slowly, and one that changes how familiar hadith are read afterward.
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