As Though We Beheld Him

Why This Book?

Six Parts, 56 Chapters

• Part 1: None More Beautiful — his appearance, the seal of prophethood, his hair, grey hairs, dye and kohl (chapters 1–7).
• Part 2: The Garment He Loved Most — his clothing, khuffs, sandals, ring, sword, armour, turban, walk and the way he sat (chapters 8–22).
• Part 3: What an Excellent Condiment — how he ate, his bread, accompaniments, words at meals, fruit and drinks (chapters 23–31).
• Part 4: His Laughter Was a Smile — his perfume, speech, laughter, joking, poetry, sleep and worship (chapters 32–40).
• Part 5: He Never Said No — the Duha prayer, fasting, recitation, weeping, humility, character and modesty (chapters 41–49).
• Part 6: Like a Page of the Mushaf — his cupping, names, livelihood, age, passing, inheritance and seeing him in a dream (chapters 50–56).

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