The hair on the right side of my beard is thicker than on the left side, so is there a sin on me if I even it out with the other side?
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The questioner : The hair on the right side of my beard is denser than on the left side, so is there a sin on me if I even it out so that it is equal to the other side? I hope for your guidance?
The Shaykh : It is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:Sahih al-Bukhari 5892 In another narration: In another narration: .
All of this indicates that it is not permissible for a person to shave any part of his beard, and the apparent meaning of the hadith is general, so it includes even this situation mentioned by the questioner, unless it greatly disfigures his face, in which case it may be looked into.
As for merely missing out on beauty, this does not permit him to take anything from his beard, and if he fears Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) and does what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered, Allah will make for him a way out and an exit.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : It is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:
Do the opposite of what the pagans do. Keep the beards and cut the moustaches short.
خالفوا المجوس، وفروا اللحى واحفوا الشواربLet the beards grow.
أعفوا اللحىLet the beards hang down.
أرخوا اللحىAll of this indicates that it is not permissible for a person to shave any part of his beard, and the apparent meaning of the hadith is general, so it includes even this situation mentioned by the questioner, unless it greatly disfigures his face, in which case it may be looked into.
As for merely missing out on beauty, this does not permit him to take anything from his beard, and if he fears Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) and does what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered, Allah will make for him a way out and an exit.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.