- Resembling the Prophet, peace be upon him and his family: Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him) has a countenance similar to that of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family). He resembles him in demeanor, speech, and character. Imam Ali (peace be upon him) once looked towards Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) and told his companions: “In the future, God will bring forth a man from his lineage who will share the name of your Prophet and will resemble him in physical characteristics and moral virtues.”
- Beautiful and Handsome: If beauty lies in the proportion and symmetry of facial features, or in the captivating gaze, luminous face, and attractiveness, all these are graciously endowed in the beloved legacy of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family).
- Broad Forehead: His tall and broad forehead enhances the dignity and majesty of his beautiful face, and such a light shines on his face and forehead that it overshadows the darkness of his hair and noble beard.
- Moderate Stature He is neither excessively tall nor undesirably short; his build is moderate and well-proportioned.
- Having Two Special Moles: There is a mole on his face, shining like a musk grain on the right cheek amidst the whiteness of his face, and another mole between his shoulders leaning towards the left side of his body.
About the physical appearance of Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him), other attributes can be derived from the collection of narrations on this subject. His complexion is fair, with a slight mix of redness. From staying up nights, his face tends towards paleness. His eyes are black, and his eyebrows are joined. There is a slight protrusion in the middle of his nose. His teeth are spaced out, and there is little flesh on his cheeks. His shoulders are broad, and his abdomen and legs resemble those of Imam Ali (peace be upon him).
It has been narrated about him: “The Mahdi is the peacock of the people of Paradise. His face is like the bright moon clothed in garments of light.”
“Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him) is the peacock of the people of heaven, his face is as bright as the moon, and it appears as though he is clothed in garments of light.”
“O Allah! Show me the auspicious visage and the praiseworthy forehead, and adorn my eyes with a glance from me to him.”