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Why were all prophets handsome?

· 5 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1434 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

If Allah says appearance doesn't matter only hearts why were all prophets handsome?

Answer

Being handsome is an additional favour of Allah Ta'ala.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

ذَٰلِكَ فَضْلُ اللَّـهِ يُؤْتِيهِ مَن يَشَاءُ وَاللَّـهُ وَاسِعٌ عَلِيمٌ﴿المائدة: ٥٤﴾

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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