The Criterion of Moderation in Religion and Growing the Beard
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh! This questioner says: What is the criterion for moderation in religion? Because I heard a Shaykh say: Do not let your beard grow long, and do not shave it, but trim it a little, because the religion is moderate.
Answer:
No, that is a liar. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: The Messenger commanded that it be left long , so do not touch it, neither by cutting, nor plucking, nor trimming, nor… Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh! This questioner says: What is the criterion for moderation in religion? Because I heard a Shaykh say: Do not let your beard grow long, and do not shave it, but trim it a little, because the religion is moderate.
Answer:
No, that is a liar. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Let the beards grow long
أرسلوا اللحىLet the beards hang down
أرخوا اللحىAnd grow the beards
وأعفوا اللحىThe presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل وأما ما أفتى به الحسن وإبراهيم النخعي ومالك في إحدى الروايتين عنه — islamhouse.com (55:23)
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