What is the correct meaning of his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): "When you send me a messenger, send one with a good-looking face."

The questioner : What is the correct understanding of the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): or as he (peace and blessings be upon him) said? And what is the wisdom in choosing a good-looking face? And is that related to optimism or pessimism?

The Shaykh : Yes. The fact that the messenger who sends a letter, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised that he be good-looking, is a matter of optimism. It does not mean that a good-looking person is preferred by Allah the Exalted over an ugly one; rather, this is a matter of optimism. As it is said: "Be optimistic about good, and you will find it."
Optimism is a desirable thing, unlike pessimism, which is of that nature. It does not mean preferring a good-looking face over an ugly one; because preference with Allah Blessed and Exalted is only by beneficial knowledge and righteous deeds. This is the meaning of His saying, the Exalted: .
We will not prolong this now so as not to go beyond the question. This is the concise answer to the question.