Is it forbidden to describe a person—after seeing the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, in a dream—as resembling his noble image?
It is permissible to say that a person resembles the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, in physical appearance, provided that this is confirmed. Indeed, among the Companions and Tabi'un (followers) there were those who resembled the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, including Ja'far ibn Abi Talib, his son Abdullah, Qutham ibn Al-Abbas, Abu Sufyan ibn Al-Harith, and Muslim ibn Aqeel. And from outside Bani Hashim: As-Sa'ib ibn Yazid, Abdullah ibn Amir, and Kabis ibn Rabi'ah. Umar ibn Al-Khattab commanded Abdullah ibn Abi Talhah Al-Khawlani, who resembled the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, to only walk with his face covered.
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