Hazrat Mir Muhammad Ismail (ra) — Page 86
86 8: PERSONALITY PROFILE Ḥaḍrat Mir Muhammad Ismail ra possessed a very entrancing personality. His appearance was stately and appealing. He had a winsome and radiant face. He was o f average height and stoutly built and was known fo r his dignified demeanour and poised gait. His voice was soft and speech was gentle. A close friend of his, Sheikh Ismail Panipati, who was a great scholar in his own right, describes Ḥaḍrat Mir Muhammad Ismail ra in the following words: His appearance was angelic and character saintly. He had a cheerful face, was extremely pleasant, extremely soft - spoken, extremely welcoming and an extremely courteous person. Anyone who would meet him just once would become an admirer. 51 The script on the tombstone of Ḥaḍrat Mir Ismail ra was written by Ḥaḍrat Khalīfatul - Masīḥ II ra. It reads: The Promised Messiah as loved him (Ḥaḍrat Mir Ismail ra ) dearly and would take keen interest in all his activities. Likewise, Ḥaḍrat Mir Sahib ra also devotedly loved the Messiah as. A mong her brothers, Ḥaḍrat Ummul - Mu’minīn ra loved Mir Muhammad Ismail ra more dearly. He was extremely intelligent and wise. . . . He was among the S a ha bah (Companions) of the Promised Messiah as and among his most favoured ones. 52