The ruling on shaving the sideburns, trimming the mustache, and trimming the beard
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The questioner:
The questioner says: What is the ruling on shaving what is under the lower lip? Is that part of the beard?
The Shaykh:
Yes, this moustache area is part of the beard, and it is not permissible to trim or shave it, because it is part of the beard. Yes.
The questioner:
He says: And is it permissible to take the entire mustache?
The Shaykh:
It is better to trim the mustache and cut it, but not to shave it; shaving it is disliked because it disfigures the face. So, some of it is left to beautify the face. Yes.
The questioner:
And he says: We ask for guidance and advice for the one who eats from his beard.
The Shaykh:
That is, he should fear Allah. The one who trims his beard must fear Allah and let his beard grow, as the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: because it is a mark of manhood, and it is the distinguishing feature between a man and a woman. It is one of the body parts. If someone were to remove your beard and it did not grow back, he would owe full blood money. If the beard is removed permanently, full blood money is owed; because it is one of your body parts, and it is the beauty of men. Yes.
The questioner:
They ask: Is what is called the "fist" (a specific length) considered valid?
The Shaykh:
No, there is no basis for this. The hadith that was reported regarding this is weak, and the scholars have not acted upon it. The beard is to be grown, honored, and left alone, not by trimming, not by plucking, and not by shaving. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The questioner says: What is the ruling on shaving what is under the lower lip? Is that part of the beard?
The Shaykh:
Yes, this moustache area is part of the beard, and it is not permissible to trim or shave it, because it is part of the beard. Yes.
The questioner:
He says: And is it permissible to take the entire mustache?
The Shaykh:
It is better to trim the mustache and cut it, but not to shave it; shaving it is disliked because it disfigures the face. So, some of it is left to beautify the face. Yes.
The questioner:
And he says: We ask for guidance and advice for the one who eats from his beard.
The Shaykh:
That is, he should fear Allah. The one who trims his beard must fear Allah and let his beard grow, as the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Let the beards grow, let the beards grow, let the beards grow,
وفروا اللحى، أعفوا اللحى، أرسلوا اللحى،The questioner:
They ask: Is what is called the "fist" (a specific length) considered valid?
The Shaykh:
No, there is no basis for this. The hadith that was reported regarding this is weak, and the scholars have not acted upon it. The beard is to be grown, honored, and left alone, not by trimming, not by plucking, and not by shaving. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
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