Courtesy of www.pdfbooksfree.pk Courtesy of www.pdfbooksfree.pk Shamaa-il Tirmidhi Imaam Abi 'Eesaa Muhammad bin 'Eesaa bin Sorah At-Tirmiai Born 209 hijri-Demise 279 hijri with commentary Khasaa-il Nabawi Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam Shayhul Hadi& Maulana Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhelwi Translated by Muhammad bin 'Abdurrahmaan Ebrahim Courtesy of www.pdfbooksfree.pk Introduction All praise be to All& who alone sustains the world. Exalted ~alaah (blessings) and complete salaam (peace) be on our master Muhammad Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam and his family and companions. The aamaa-il of Imaam Abu 'Eesa Tirmiei has a collection of 397 ahaadia and is divided into 55 chapters on the physical description and character of our beloved Nabi Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam. It has been printed on numerous occasions and many commentaries have been written on it. The present English translation and comm entary is of the masaa-il Nabawi Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam by the late Shayaul Hadith Maulana Muhammad Zakariyya Rabmatullahi 'Alayhi. It will enable a Muslim to achieve a link and connection with the one whom Allah Ta'aala has made as a mercy unto mankind, and most certainly Allah has spoken the truth when He mentions in His Hook: "Verily, you (0 Muhammad) are of a very high (noble) charac- ter". A Muslim can truly claim his love for Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam, if he attempts to follow the manner and life-style of the messenger of Islaam. We are given such an opportunity, after the reading of this book, for it enlightens the reader with the intimate aspect of the Rasul's life. Finally, we ask, Allah Ta'aala to reward us and that He instill within us the distinguished features and august character of this most noble messenger, who is the perfect example for Muslims. Preface Courtesy of www.pdfbooksfree.pk This humble servant, at the request of my master Hadrat Maulana Qalil Ahmad Saahib,-May Allah fill his grave with nur and make his resting place cool--used to stay in Delhi quite often for a few days, to assist in the printing of his ~itaab'BaBlul Majhud fi halli Abi Daawud'. There, a kind friend, Janab Muhammad. 'Ut&maan Qaan, urged me to write a short translation of the 'aamaa-il Tirmiai'. Owing to my shortcomings, I knew I was not capable of this. Also, before this, I did not have an opportunity to either write a book or deliver a lecture. Janab Muhammad 'Uthmaan maan, however, did not accept any of my excuses, due to certain kind thoughts he held regarding me. By virtue of my shortcomings I would never have attempted this translation. Since he was a close friend of my late father and, being mindful of the hadit&, 'The best relationship after a father's death is to treat his friends kindly', I did not have a way out but to present a short 'translation according to my understanding and there- after, acknowledging my incapability to the readers, and asking them to forgive me for the complicati6ns of the sentences and the dispersion of words and request them to give attention to the aim, that is,-the noble character, habits, qualities, virtue, attributes and practices of the emperor of the worlds, Sayyidul Bas&, Sayyidina Muhammadur Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam. A wise person, does not, on account of an ugly and tattered veil, fail to pay attention to a beautiful face; and an understanding person does not, because of a bitter skin, throw away the delicious substance of a fruit. In this translation a few things have been given special impcrtance: a. Most of the sayings wcre taken from the writings of the great 'ulama of the past, thus I did not resort to my own views. Shamaa-il Tirrnidhi Most of the references in this translation are derived from the CONTENTS following books: 'Jam'ul Wasaa-il' of Mulla 'Ali Qaari Hanafi; 'Munaawi' of aaya 'Abdur-Ra-oof Mi~ri; 'Mawaahib- Ladunniyyah' of Bayh Ebrahim Rayjuri and 'Tah-aibut Introduction ............................................ Tali-&ib' of _Haafig Ibn Hajar 'Asqalaani. Since the translation is meant for the layman, literal~nieaningshave Chapter on the noble features of been given. Word for word translation has been avoided. Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam. ......... In addition to the translation many things have been added to servc as a commentary. This has been written separately after tlir Chapter on the Seal of the nubuwwah (prophethood) of actual Courtesytranslation. of www.pdfbooksfree.pk Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam.. ........ At man\; plncrs in tlie translalion of thc a~a,~cii!ll,iddilion,il Chapter on the niubaarak hair of information has been provided. Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam. ....... Where there seems to be a contradiction between two hadi~,thc diffcrcnccs have bcen bricfly explained. Chapter on the combing of the hair of The views of tlie different ri~ac~aa-hibhave hccn mc~ltio~ir~ci Snyyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam. ......... briefly at places. The Hanafi ma&-hab has been spccially nicn- tioned as the majority of the local population (i.e. tlic inhabitants of Chapter on the appearing of the white hair of India) adhere to this ma&-hab. S'lyyidina Iiasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam.. ........ The proofs that substantiate the Hanafi mas-hab have bccn Chapter on Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi mentioned briefly where deemed necessary. Wasallam using a dye.. ................................. Where a battle or incident is mentioned in a hadig, that battle or incident is described in the commentaiy. Chapter on the kuhl of Where the relation of a hadifi to a chapter is not obvious. an Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam. ....... explanation has been provided. To keep the subject matter brief, with regard to those incidents that Chapter on the dressing of have not bccn narrated herein, the readers have becn referred to Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam. ......... Ilicir original sourccs. Tlic namc of tliv Ititaah is f:ivcxn wlicrc~tliry Chapter on the buff (leather socks) of can be found in detail so that those who are interested may casily Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam.. ........ refer to them. Utmost care has bcen taken to keep the subject under disci~ssion Chapter on the shoes of short and precise, as readers may become bored with lengthy Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam. ......... 70 (72) discourses. Chapter on the mubaarak ring of And divine guidance to me is but from Allah, on Mini do I rely and to Sayyidina Rasulullah $allallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam.. ........ 77 (79) J-iim do I return. Chapter stating that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhelwi. 'Alayhi Wasallam wore the ring on his right hand.. ....: .. 90 (92) presently residing in Delhi. (8th Jamadi-ut& TJaani 1344) Chapter on the sword of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam. ......... 98 (99) Tratisl,itions of Qur-aanir aayaat takcn from Pikthall Translations of du'aas t.iken froni Prayers of Muhammad zallallah~~'Alayhi Wasallarn Chapter on the armour of This English translation is of the revised edition of Eul-Ijijjah 1360 hijri Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam.. ........ 101 (101) Shamaa-il Tirmidhi Shamaa-il Tirmidhi Chapter on the helmet of Chapter on Sayyidina Rasu!ullah $allallahu 'Alayhi Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam.. 104 (104) Wnsallam using 'itr . 202 (204) Chapter on the turban of Chapter on the speech of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallah~l Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam.. 107 ('108) 'Alayhi Wasallam ....................................... 208(209) Chapter on the lungi of Chapter on thc laughing of Sayyidina Rasulullah SaHallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam.. 112 (113) Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam.. 212 (215) Chapter on the walking of Chapter on the description of tlic joking of SayyidinaCourtesy Rasulullah of www.pdfbooksfree.pk Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam.. 117 (118) Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam.. 221 (223) Chapter on the qinaa' of The description of thc sayings of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alaylii Wasallam. 120 (120) -Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallani on poetry . 228 (231) Chapter on the sitting of Chapter on the story telling of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam. 121 (122) Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam at night.. 242 (244) Chapter on the pillow of Chapter on the sleeping of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam. 125 (126) Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam.. 252 (254) Chapter on Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Chapter on the worship and devotions of Wasallam leaning on something other than a pillow . 131 (131) Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallaliu 'Alayhi Wasallam.. 260 (267) Chapter on the description of the eating of Chapter on Salaatud Duha.. 290 (292) Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam.. 135 (136) Chapter on Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu Chapter on the bread of Sayyidina Rasulullah 'Alayhi Wasallam performing nawaafil salaah at home . 298 (298) -Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam. 139 (14 1) Chapter on the fasting of Chapter on the description of the curry of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam.. 300 (305) Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallani.. 146 (155) Chapter on the recital of Chapter on Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam.. 318 (320) Wasallam performing wudu at the time of eating.. 175 (176) Chapter on the weeping of Chapter on the words that Sayyidina