What is the description of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and in which books can this description be found?
It was mentioned in the description of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, that he was the most handsome of people in countenance and character, neither tall nor short. He had a large head, great eyes, long eyelashes, eyes tinged with redness, a thick beard, a luminous complexion, and when he walked, he would lean forward, and when he turned, he would turn his whole body. His palms and feet were coarse.
Among the books that described the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, are: 1. Kitab Ash-Shama'il by Imam At-Tirmidhi. 2. Al-Bidaya wan-Nihaya by Ibn Kathir. 3. Zad al-Ma'ad by Ibn al-Qayyim. 4. As-Sirah an-Nabawiyah by Ibn Hisham. 5. Sifat as-Safwa by Ibn al-Jawzi.
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