Is it permissible for a man to trim his beard before it reaches the length of a hand's grasp? That is: is the obligation merely to let it grow, or is it to let it reach the length of a hand's grasp?

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Eid Abbasi : Is it permissible for a man to trim his beard before it reaches the length of a hand's grasp? That is: is the obligation merely to let it grow, or is it to let it reach the length of a hand's grasp?

The Shaykh : What we prefer is the length of a fist.

Another questioner : ... .

The Shaykh : There is consideration in this issue, and the best course is to follow the Sunnah in all cases.

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