The 1st section of this chapter informs us about some of the physical characteristics of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.)


In the book Kamaaluddin, Shaykh Saduq has narrated from the
Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.) that he said: Mahdi is most resembling to me in form and manners.

In another tradition, he(s.a.w.a) said:

_His physical appearance is like mine._

It is mentioned in another tradition of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) that:

_His cheek is like a luminous moon. On his body is a garment of effulgence._

It is mentioned in the report of Ali Ibne Ibrahim Mahziyar according to the report of Shaykh Toosi:

_“He has wheaten complexion, medium height, round head, wide forehead, eyebrows joined, prominent nose, full cheeks and a mole on his right cheek; which seemed as if a grain of musk was placed on Amber.”_

According to the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.):

_His face is completely unblemished like a Dinar coin. On his right cheek, is a mole, which seems to be like a brilliant star._

According to Imam Ali (a.s.):

_His teeth are spaced and he has nice hair, which flow on his shoulders._

According to Imam Ali Reza (a.s.) said that the Imam will be wearing a heavenly garment and a divine luminous robe, which is illuminated by the rays of the light of divine mercy.

Further it has been mentioned that:

He would be extremely elegant and handsome and with luminosity and effulgence such that one, who glances at him would be astounded.

Also, He will have such a pleasing physique and medium stature that no one would have seen such elegance.

*May the Almighty grant us the good fortune of glancing at the luminous face of His Proof.*