What did Muhammad look like?

He had black eyes that were large with long lashes. His joints were rather large. He had little hairs that stood up, extending from his chest down to his navel, but the rest of his body was almost hairless. “He had thick palms and thick fingers and toes.
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How is Muhammad described?

The Quran asserts that Muhammad was a man who possessed the highest moral excellence, and that God made him a good example or a "goodly model" for Muslims to follow (Quran 68:4, and 33:21). The Quran disclaims any superhuman characteristics for Muhammad, but describes him in terms of positive human qualities.
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What color did Prophet Muhammad?

According to the observation of Muslim scholars, white is the best colour as it is chosen by Allah for the Prophet PBUH. It is reported that most of the Prophet's clothing were white as observed by his companions.
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What race was Muhammad?

Hanifs – native pre-Islamic Arabs who "professed a rigid monotheism" – are also sometimes listed alongside Jews and Christians in pre-Islamic Arabia, although scholars dispute their historicity. According to Muslim tradition, Muhammad himself was a Hanif and one of the descendants of Ishmael, son of Abraham.
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Which color is forbidden in Islam?

According to hadith litera- ture, the Prophet prohibited men from wearing yellow: 'The Prophet, peace be upon him, has prohibited us from wearing yellow clothing' (al-Nasa'ī 1988).
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What does the color black mean in Islam?

White – Considered the purest and cleanest color in Islam and the color of the flag of Muḥammad, the Young Eagle. Black – The color of Jahannam as well as the color of the Black Standard.
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How did Prophet Muhammad's ring look like?

The signet-ring of the Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) was of silver with an Abyssinian stone.
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What is Prophet Muhammad favorite animal?

The Islamic prophet Muhammad always loved cats. His favorite feline of all was Muezza. Muhammad was so attached to him, he'd let the cat sit on his lap while he gave his sermons. He'd even drink water that Muezza had previously been lapping up [source: Islamic Information Portal].
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Are cats sacred in Islam?

In Islam, cats are viewed as holy animals. Above all, they are admired for their cleanliness. They are thought to be ritually clean which is why they're allowed to enter homes and even mosques. According to authentic narrations, one may make ablution for prayer with the same water that a cat has drunk from.
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How was Prophet Muhammad hair?

Hair care in Islam

The Prophet (pbuh) ordered that the hair on the head to be washed from the root three times in the ritual bath and wiped at every Wudu. Jubair ibn al-Mut'am narrated that the Prophet (pbuh) said, “I pour three handfuls of water over my head, and he pointed to his hands” (Al-Bukhari, 1987).
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What nose did Prophet Muhammad have?

His nose was high-tipped, middle-cambered with narrow nostrils. His cheeks were plain, but he had (little hair) running down like a rod from his throat to his navel.
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Can Muslims have tattoos?

For those who aren't aware, tattoos are considered haram (forbidden) in Islam. There is no specific Islamic verse outlining this point but many people believe wudu (the purification ritual) cannot be completed if you have a tattoo on your body.
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Which pet is not allowed in Islam?

Muhammad issued advice to kill animals that were Fawāsiq (Arabic: فَوَاسِق "Harmful ones"), such as the rat and the scorpion, within the haram (holy area) of Mecca. Killing other non-domesticated animals in this area, such as equids and birds, is forbidden.
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Can Muslims keep dogs?

"Raising or keeping a dog inside the house is not allowed in Islam under any circumstances, and even prevents the Angels of Mercy from entering the house, and deducts a large amount of a Muslim's worship reward on every single day," Dr Ali Mashael, Chief Mufti at the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable ...
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Did the Prophet had a cat?

As the legend goes, Muhammad (Pbuh) awoke one day to the sounds of the Azaan, the Muslim daily call to prayer. Preparing to attend, he began to dress himself; however, he soon discovered his cat Muezza sleeping on the sleeve of his prayer robe.
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Did Prophet Muhammad have a shadow?

It is reported, that Muhammad did not cast a shadow, interpreted as a sign of his "light". When Muhammad ascended Mount Uhud and he was accompanied by Abu Bakr, Umar and Uthman.
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Can we wear diamond in Islam?

In addition, Islam prohibits Muslims from possessing diamonds and colored gemstones (as well as gold, silver, pearls, and so on) in any forbidden form, such as statues, icons, dinnerware and vessels (for gold and silver), and men's jewelry (excepting a silver ring or sword hilt) (see Is There Zakat on Jewelry?).
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Is wedding ring Haram in Islam?

A Wedding ring is haram if it causes troubles to the married couple. It is haram if the marriage bond is not as per the religious means, for instance, a contract marriage.
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What is the Islam word for God?

Allah, Arabic Allāh (“God”), the one and only God in Islam. Etymologically, the name Allah is probably a contraction of the Arabic al-Ilāh, “the God.” The name's origin can be traced to the earliest Semitic writings in which the word for god was il, el, or eloah, the latter two used in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament).
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What does this symbol mean ☪?

Published August 25, 2021. The Star and Crescent emoji ☪️ portrays a star and crescent moon symbol, which is often used as a symbol of the religion of Islam. It is commonly used to represent Islam, Muslims, and Islamic countries.
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Why is Islam green?

Why is green so prevalent in the Muslim world? Because it was supposedly Mohammed's favorite color. The Islamic prophet is said to have worn a green cloak and turban, and his writings are full of references to the color.
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Is it haram to listen to music?

Based upon the authentic Islamic ahadith, numerous Iranian Grand Ayatollahs; Sadiq Hussaini Shirazi, Mohammad-Reza Golpaygani, Lotfollah Safi Golpaygani, Mohammad-Taqi Mesbah-Yazdi, Ahmad Jannati and others, ruled that all music and instrument playing is haram, no matter the purpose.
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Can Muslims date non Muslims?

Ali said the Koran is clear that Muslim men are allowed to marry non-Muslim women as long as their brides are “People of the Book” — Christians or Jews, both of whom recognize Abraham as their spiritual forefather, as Muslims do. A Muslim woman, however, cannot marry a non-Muslim man unless he converts.
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