Author: Islamic Reflections

DAY 19: THE USE OF KOHL BY THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ

Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet ﷺ said, “One of the best kinds of kohl that you use is Ithmid (antimony); it brightens the vision and makes the hair (eyelashes) grow.” [Sunan An-Nasa’i 5113 | Grade: Hasan (Darussalam)]

Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah … Continue Reading

DAY 18: THE LAUGHTER OF THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was moderate and dignified in his laughter. Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) described that she had never seen the Prophet ﷺ laugh so hard that one could see the back of his throat.

On another note, the Prophet ﷺ said that smiling is charity.

May … Continue Reading

DAY 17: THE SPEECH OF THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ

The Prophet’s ﷺ way of speaking was clear, concise and to the point, so much that the companions often even memorized his words. He ﷺ would also repeat his words, sometimes thrice, so that whoever listened to him understood him properly. [Sahih al-Bukhari 95]

He ﷺ only talked when necessary, … Continue Reading

DAY 16: THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ USING (ITR) PERFUME

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ was fond of good fragrances and encouraged everyone to remain in a state of good hygiene. He ﷺ advised us to maintain cleanliness and ensure that we smelt pleasant. The Prophet ﷺ never refused perfume, milk and cushions as gifts. [Jami At-Tirmidhi, Vol. … Continue Reading

DAY 15: THE WALK OF THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ

The Prophet ﷺ was a very active man, full of vitality and vigour. He ﷺ was swift, energetic and did not exhibit sluggishness or laziness. His ﷺ walk is further described in a hadith by Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) that when the Prophet ﷺ … Continue Reading

DAY 14: THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH ﷺ ON DYEING GREY HAIR

Additionally, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ spoke about white hair, “Change this with something, but avoid black.” [Sunan an-Nasa’i 5076 | Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)]

The Prophet ﷺ encouraged dyeing grey hair because it was not practiced by the Jews and Christians. He ﷺ mentioned that the best things with … Continue Reading