Messengers before you were also mocked, but those who jeered were engulfed by what they mocked. (Qur'an, 6:10)

Caricatures in cartoons recently published in Denmark have caused great distress in the Muslim world. However, it is all too obvious that the figures pictured in these caricatures are the artists themselves.

A number of caricatures reflecting the dark mindsets that support violence, drawn by artists with Darwinist and materialist views, have been published by a joint decision of the British and French Masonic Lodges’ Supreme Councils.

The caricatures in question are actually a camouflage for the dark and murky worlds of certain atheists, representing only a visible part of the dark, wide-ranging moves that Global Freemasonry has initiated against Muslims. People need to know that the most effective — and permanent — solution to such attacks is a joint struggle against Darwinism and materialism.

Our Prophet (saas) possessed such superior moral values, and communicated the message of Islam — a religion of peace, love and brotherhood — that it is impossible to equate him with caricatures of this kind. Like the other messengers sent by God — such as Prophets Abraham, Moses and Jesus (peace be upon them all) — our Prophet (saas) was a superior, benign and exceptionally beautiful individual

All Muslims are aware of this fact and all publications of this kind are totally in vain. Clearly, atheistic materialism can never overcome Islam by such cheap means.

The consequences of daring to mock the prophets are revealed thus in the Qur'an :

Messengers before you were also mocked, but those who jeered were engulfed by what they mocked. (Qur'an, 6:10)

The external appearance of Prophet Muhammad (saas) was full of the beauties of creation. The companions of our Prophet (saas) have handed down many details of the outward physical beauty manifested in this blessed individual by God—from the majestic dignity that so impressed those who saw him to the light in his peerless countenance, from his dignified posture to his serene laughter.

Some of the outward features of Prophet Muhammad (saas), sent as a moral role model to all humanity, are set out below.

You can find comprehensive information on this subject in the book The Prophet Muhammad (saas) written by Harun Yahya and available on the website : www.theprophetmuhammad.org

1. The Matchless Appearance of Our Prophet (saas)

Narrated by Ibrahim b. Muhammad (ra), one of the grandchildren of Ali :

“. . . One who strove to convey his superior traits and impressive qualities simply confessed his impotence and incompetence in describing him by stating that he has never before him or after him seen anyone comparable to him. May God's salat (prayer, prayer made to our Prophet, asking God for forgiveness, God’s mercy, establishing prayer) and peace be upon him.”

2. The Beauty of Our Prophet (saas)

His companions described the beauty of the Prophet (saas) in these terms :

“The Prophet (saas) had a most handsome constitution. Some likened the beauty of his smile to that of the full moon . . . His nose was thin . . . His face was smooth . . . His beard was thick . . . His neck was most beautiful . . . If the rays of the Sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold . . . The expanse between his shoulders was wide.”

3. The Majesty of Our Prophet (saas)

Narrated by Hasan :

“Our Messenger of God was, by nature, imposing and magnificent.”

4. The Radiant Face of Our Prophet (saas)

Anas bin Malik (ra) says :

“The Prophet (saas) was neither tall nor short. He was handsome. His hair was neither delicate nor curly. On the other hand, the color the face of Mubarak (upon whom Divine goodness is bestowed, one who is given abundantly, the Beneficial, the Auspicious), was of a splendorous white.”

5. The Powerful Body of Our Prophet (saas)

“His neck was most beautiful, neither long, nor short. If the rays of the Sun fell on his neck, it appeared like a cup of silver mixed with gold. His chest was broad. It was even like a mirror and white like the moonlight... His shoulders were wide. His palms were softer than wool.”

6. The Stature of Our Prophet (saas) :

Baraa bin Aazib (ra) relates :

“I never saw someone more handsome than the Messenger of God. His hair reached his shoulders. The portion between his two shoulders was wide. He was neither very tall nor very short.”

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