It is narrated from Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that once, in the presence of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), I began to imitate a man or a woman. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Even if I were to receive something greater in exchange for it, I would still not imitate anyone nor like it." I said, "O Messenger of Allah! Safiyyah is so short," and with this, I gestured with my hand to indicate her shortness. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "You have uttered such a word that if it were mixed with the water of the sea, it would change its color."