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Among the aesthetic beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah).

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The initial sense of awe.

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The secluded woman witnessed him on the road.

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She was captivated by his character.

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And she found his Prophetic characteristics (Shama'il) to be delightful.

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Especially since his blessing had filled the corners of her tent.

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Generosity became widespread.

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And hardship and distress were lifted.

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For there had come to her a young man of noble stature.

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Whose fame had preceded him.

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The promised Prophet.

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For whom wealth had been set aside.

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And of whose virtues and wonders people spoke.

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Among the most exquisite descriptions of him.

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Is the account of Umm Ma'bad al-Khuza'iyyah.

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In which we observe an initial sense of awe.

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And a rare aesthetic portrait.

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She said:

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I saw a man of manifest radiance.

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With a bright, clear face.

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Of excellent character.

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Not marred by a protruding belly.

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Nor diminished by a small, disproportionate head.

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Handsome and well-proportioned.

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When he was silent.

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Dignity enveloped him.

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And when he spoke.

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Splendor shone upon him.

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The most majestic and beautiful of people from a distance.

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And the most handsome and sweet of them from up close.

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Sweet in his speech.

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Decisive, neither lacking in substance nor rambling.

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As if his words were beads on a string, cascading down.

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To the end of the well-known description.

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Reflect here upon this fleeting description.

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During the hour of the traveler’s arrival.

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And how she expressed it with such creativity.

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Speaking words that rank among the finest Prophetic descriptions.

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This blessed, beautiful encounter moved her.

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To believe in him and affirm his call.

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For she saw goodness in his words and his deeds.

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And in his appearance and his conduct.

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So learn from his biography (Seerah).

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That your hearts may be expanded and your faith perfected.

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And your own qualities may become refined.

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Allah the Exalted says:

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﴾And indeed, you are of a great moral character.﴿

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Among the aesthetic beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah).