Was the Prophet (peace be upon him) the most ascetic of people in his worship and obedience to Allah, the bravest of humans, and the most beautiful of humans?
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the most devout of people and the most God-fearing, and the most ascetic of people regarding worldly matters.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) was the most beautiful of creation, the most perfect in physical form and character, and the best, most generous, and bravest of people.
As for the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) statement about Joseph (peace be upon him), "He was given half of all beauty," Ibn al-Qayyim responded that Joseph was distinguished among people with half of all beauty, and all other people shared the other half. Thus, the Prophet (peace be upon him) was the most handsome of the prophets in countenance and voice, and he shared Joseph's half and surpassed him with another kind of beauty.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) was the bravest of people and the most steadfast in difficult situations. He never fled but remained firm and advancing. Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "When the battle intensified and eyes turned red, we would seek protection behind the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), and no one would be closer to the enemy than him."
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