HİLYE-İ SHERIFAH

The top of the Hilye-i Şerîfa features the Basmala, while the Hilye text, written in Naskh script, appears in the circular central section and the lower rectangular panel.
Between the lower rectangular area and the middle circular section is inscribed the first verse of Surah al-Fath.
The names of the Four Rightly Guided Caliphs (Rashidun Caliphs) are placed in the four corners surrounding the central circular text.

Translation of the Hilye Text:

When Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) described the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), he said:

“He was neither too short nor too tall, but of medium stature.
His hair was neither tightly curled nor completely straight, but slightly wavy.
His face was round, his complexion radiant and fair, his eyes large and black, and his eyelashes long.
He was broad-shouldered and strongly built. From the upper chest to his navel, there was a thin line of hair.
His palms and soles were fleshy and smooth. When he walked, he moved with ease, as though descending a slope.
When he turned to look, he turned his whole body.
Between his shoulders was the Seal of Prophethood, the mark that he was the final Messenger.

He was the most generous of people, the gentlest in nature, and the kindest in companionship.
Those who saw him suddenly were awed by his presence,
but those who knew him and spoke with him loved him deeply.
Anyone who tried to describe his perfections would inevitably say:
‘I have never seen anyone like him, neither before nor after!’”

Thus did Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) describe the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).

Verse Inscribed Below:

“Indeed, We have granted you a clear victory.”
(Surah Al-Fath, Verse 1)

Names of the Rightly Guided Caliphs in the Corners:

• Abu Bakr as-Siddiq – May Allah be pleased with him.
• Umar al-Faruq – May Allah be pleased with him.
• Uthman Dhu’n-Nurayn – May Allah be pleased with him.
• Ali Karramallahu Wajhah – May Allah be pleased with him.