Abstract:

The subject of the article is the main adjectives used for the Prophet Muhammed that we noticed in the book of Mehmet Raif Efendi called Consize Translation of the Blessed Appearance of Prophet Muhammed (Physical characteristics of the Prophet Muhammed). In this translation of Şemail which was written in Ottoman Turkish, it has been explained the meaning of Arabic or Persian phrases and it has been mentioned the places of these phrases that used in the book. The adjectives in the book have been used by the interpreter in a very appropriate way according to the context. The word “şemail” is the plural of “şimal”. The meaning of şimal is given in dictionary as character, personality, temperament, morality, well, pretty outstanding features. And also this word refers to literature that covers the life story of a person. Usually this name has been given for the literature describes the human aspect of the Prophet Muhammed, his personal life and living style. The use of the word “şemail” becoming increasingly widespread defining the Prophet Muhammed’s excellent human aspects and describing his physical features. It has been described the Prophet Muhammed’s physiognomy, physique, character, his private life and style of dress in these “Şemail” literature. It has been mentioned in the Holy Qur’an that the Prophet Muhammed is a human but the knowledge is not given involving his physical and human characteristics, his ethics and behaviours. In this context the Prophet has been the most beautiful example for all the people in terms of what he did in peace and in war. All these characteristics of the Prophet have been given in these “Şemail” literatures.

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