Using the actions of some students of knowledge as evidence for trimming the beard
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Question:
The questioner says: Some people argue for the permissibility of trimming the beard by citing the actions of some students of knowledge and scholars who trim their beards. How do we respond to these people?
Answer:
Students of knowledge and observers demand evidence for his action. If they present evidence from the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), that is one thing; otherwise, their action is wrong. Even if they were scholars, or even if they were Shafi'is who are correct in their rulings, they are still required to present valid evidence for their action.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
The questioner says: Some people argue for the permissibility of trimming the beard by citing the actions of some students of knowledge and scholars who trim their beards. How do we respond to these people?
Answer:
Students of knowledge and observers demand evidence for his action. If they present evidence from the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), that is one thing; otherwise, their action is wrong. Even if they were scholars, or even if they were Shafi'is who are correct in their rulings, they are still required to present valid evidence for their action.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
شرح فضل الإسلام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب ما جاء في غربة الإسلام وفضل الغرباء — islamhouse.com (1:19:28)
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