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The Outward Appearance of the Prophet (saas)

(saas) told his Companions, when they were travelling to meet
some brothers in faith:

"You are going to visit your brothers, so repair your sad-
dles and make sure that you are dressed well, so that you

will stand out among people like an adornment, for Allah
does not love ugliness." 99

Some of the information that was conveyed through the inner
circle of the Prophet (saas) about his clothing are below:

Umar (ra) relates:

"I saw the Messenger of Allah (saas) ask for a
new garment. He put it on, and when it
reached his knees he said, 'Praise be to
Allah, Who has given me clothes with
which to cover myself and make my-

self look beautiful in this life.'" 100

Umm Salama (ra) reports that:

"The Holy Prophet (saas) liked
kurta (long shirt) most." 101

Qurrah bin Ilyaas (ra) de-
scribes:

"I came with a group from the tribe
of Muzeenah to pay allegiance to
Rasulullah (saas). The button loop of
Rasulullah (saas) was open." 102

Al-Bara' ibn 'Azib (ra) states:
"I have never seen someone with
long hair and red clothing more

handsome than Rasullullah
(saas). His hair reached his
shoulders." 103

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