Why were all prophets handsome?
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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