The Method of Thoroughly Cleansing the Beard in Ablution
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The questioner:
This questioner says: What is the correct method for thoroughly cleansing the beard?
The Shaykh:
Thoroughly cleansing the beard, you mean in ablution? Yes.
The questioner:
Yes.
The Shaykh:
If the beard is thick, meaning it covers the skin, it is sufficient to wash its outer surface. If the beard is thin and the skin is visible through it, it is necessary to rub it along with the skin and what is behind it. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh.
This questioner says: What is the correct method for thoroughly cleansing the beard?
The Shaykh:
Thoroughly cleansing the beard, you mean in ablution? Yes.
The questioner:
Yes.
The Shaykh:
If the beard is thick, meaning it covers the skin, it is sufficient to wash its outer surface. If the beard is thin and the skin is visible through it, it is necessary to rub it along with the skin and what is behind it. Yes.
The 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 (1:16:03)
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