What were the physical characteristics of our Master Jesus, and is the man in the pictures of the Christians our Master Jesus?
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The physical characteristics of Jesus, peace be upon him, about which we only know what revelation has informed us, are:
- He was of medium height, neither tall nor short.
- His skin color inclined towards reddishness.
- He was broad-chested.
- He had lank hair, meaning his hair was straight, as if his head was dripping water even though it was not wet.
- The person who resembled him most was Urwah ibn Mas'ud al-Thaqafi, may Allah be pleased with him.
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