The intended meaning of taqsir (shortening) in the phrase: “and we are those who fall short”
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Is the intended meaning of “those who fall short” that one shortens his beard?
Answer:
One does not shorten his beard, and it is not permissible to shorten the beard; one shortens the head.[Al-Fath 48:27] He did not say “those who fall short” regarding the rulers; it pertains to the heads. Yes, that is correct.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Is the intended meaning of “those who fall short” that one shortens his beard?
Answer:
One does not shorten his beard, and it is not permissible to shorten the beard; one shortens the head.
with your heads shaved and [hair] shortened
مُحَلِّقِينَ رُءُوسَكُمْ وَمُقَصِّرِينَThe presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
مختصر زاد المعاد (للإمام محمد بن عبدالوهاب)، مختصر زاد المعاد [66] — alfawzan.live (44:07)
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