Muhammad, His Character & Beauty : New,
First English Transl. of ;
Wasa'il al-Wusul ila Shama'il al-Rasul:
*[-A5] Paperback - 272 pages,
by Shaykh Yusuf al-Nabhani,
English Translation by Abdul Aziz Suraqah,
Published by Al-Madina Institute, USA.
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Description :
Wasa'il al-Wusul ila Shama'il al-Rasul, is the outstanding work that focuses on the inward and outward characteristics of the Beloved Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, from his lineage to his physical stature, to his noble attributes.
Reviews :
'' The best way to approach studying the Prophet’s, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, life is through the lens of his character traits. In this work, Shaykh Yusuf al-Nabahani, may Allah be pleased with him, masterfully weaves the longstanding Shama’il tradition into an accessible read that combines both the erudition of a scholar and the love of a mystic. The auspicious arrival of this work in English is a blessing the magnitude of which cannot be expressed in words – and what a better a translator to present it than Sidi Abdul Aziz Suraqah.''---Yahya Rhodus Al-Maqasid.
'' As a traditionally trained calligrapher I have the honour of writing the description of the Messenger Muhammad, salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam. Each time I pen his hilye I am overwhelmed with a renewed sense of love and appreciation for him. This work of Shaykh Yusuf al-Nabahani eloquently explores the persona of our Prophet, salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, and will engender all readers with a deeper love and admiration of him.'' ---Ayman Hasan Master Calligrapher.
'' Having authored many works centered around the Prophetic persona, Shaykh Yusuf al-Nabahani was known for his immense love and admiration of the Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. He once described himself in poetry as the “Servant of the Master of Prophets” yearning to be the 'Anas bin Malik' of his time. His deeply rooted affection is felt in the work before you and serves as a springboard for seekers attempting to walk the path of loving the Messenger of Allah.'' ---Moutasem Atiya, Al-Madina.
Table of Contents :
---Translator's Note,
---Biography of Shaykh Yusuf b. Ismail al-Nabahani,
------His Teachers,
------Shaykh Yusuf al-Nabahani's Career,
------Shaykh Yusuf al-Nabahani's Written Works,
---Introduction,
------The meaning of the term Shama'il.
---Chapter [One]. The Prophet's Lineage & Noble Names,
------[1]. The Prophet's Lineage,
------[2]. The Prophet's Noble Names,
---Chapter [Two]. The Prophet's Physical Description's,
------[1]. The Beauty of the Prophet's Form,
------[2]. The Description of the Prophet's Vision & Antimony (Kohl),
------[3]. The Description of the Prophet's Hair,
---------His Gray Hairs, His Dye, & Related Matters,
------[4]. The Description of the Prophet's Sweat & His Natural Scent,
------[5]. The Description of the Prophet's Perfume & His Application Thereof,
------[6]. The Description of the Prophet's Voice,
------[7]. The Description of the Prophet's Anger,
------[8]. The Description of the Prophet's Laughter, Weeping & Sneezing,
------[9]. The Description of the Prophet's Speech,
------[10]. The Description of the Prophet's Strength.
---Chapter [Three ]. The Description of the Prophet's Clothing, Bedding & Weaponry,
------[1]. The Description of the Prophet's Clothing,
---------His Shirt,
---------His Loin Cloth,
---------His Shawl,
---------His Cap,
---------His Turban.
------[2]. The Description of the Prophet's Bedding & Related Matters,
------[3]. The Description of the Prophet's Ring,
------[4]. The Description of the Prophet's Sandals (Nalayn) & Leather Socks,
------[5]. The Description of the Prophet's Weapons,
------[6]. It was the Character of the Prophet, to Name His Weapons, Mounts, & Personal Belongings,
---Chapter [Four]. The Description of the Eating, Drinking, & Sleeping of the Prophet,
------[1]. The Description of the Prophet's Lifestyle & Bread,
------[2]. The Description of the Prophet's Manners of Eating & His Condiments,
------[3]. What the Prophet would Say: Before & After Eating,
------[4]. The Description of the Prophet's Fruits,
------[5]. The Description of the Drinks & Drinking Bowl of the Prophet,
------[6]. The Description of the Prophet's Sleep.
---Chapter [Five]. The Description of the Character of the Messenger of Allah,
------[1]. The Description of the Prophet's Character,
------[2]. The Description of the Prophet's Companionship with His Wives,
------[3]. The Description of the Prophet's Trustworthiness & Truthfulness,
------[4]. The Description of the Prophet's Shyness & Joking,
------[5]. The Description of the Prophet's Humility, Sitting & Reclining,
------[6]. The Description of the Prophet's Generosity & Bravery,
---Chapter [Six]. The Description of the Worship, Prayer, Fasting & Recitation of the Messenger of Allah, salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam,
------[1]. The Description of the Prophet's Worship & Prayer,
------[2]. The Description of the Prophet's Fasting,
------[3]. The Description of the Prophet's Recitation.
---Conclusion.
The author : Imam Yusuf b. Isma‘il al-Nabahani, may Allah have mercy upon him, (1265–1350 AH), hadith scholar, Sufi, jurist, judge, and biographer, was born in Beirut, Lebanon. A prolific author, al-Nabahani left behind a staggering collection of works in hadith, fiqh, theology, and most famously, poetry and prose in praise of our master Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. Al-Nabahani was a paragon of prophetic love (‘ishq) and his works continue to exercise a profound influence on popular Muslim spirituality.
*Dimensions: 20.3 x 12.8cm.
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