the companions of the prophet (saas) have passed on a great many detail about him, from the beauty of that blessed individual's external appearance, his radiance and disposition that left those who beheld him in awe, to his smile, and many other beautiful aspects that allah had manifested in him. there were a fair number of such companions, and they have given many details of his great beauty. those muslims who lived at the same time as the prophet (saas) have described many aspects of the servant of allah. while some of those describe him in broad terms, others have given long and detailed descriptions. some of these accounts are as follows: