The Ruling on the Beard: The Obligation of Letting It Grow and Trimming It
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Question:
What is the ruling on shaving the beard, given that some say letting the beard grow is a recommended practice (sunnah), and that one who performs a recommended practice is rewarded, while one who leaves it off is not punished?
Answer:
The ruling on the beard is that it is obligatory to let it grow and trim it, in accordance with the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): and his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): and his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): Sahih Muslim 260. As for what is reported that he (peace and blessings be upon him) used to trim the length and width of his beard, this is false and not authentic. Al-Tirmidhi narrated it, but its chain of narration is not authentic.
Therefore, it is obligatory for the believer to let the beard grow, honor it, and leave it unshaved. Recently, some people have written in some local newspapers here what indicates a leniency regarding shaving the beard, trimming it, and adjusting it. This is a false statement, and he was mistaken in this. He relied on what is reported from Ibn 'Umar that he used to take from his beard during Hajj, grasping... taking what exceeded a handful. This was from his independent legal reasoning (ijtihad) (may Allah be pleased with him). It is not permissible to argue with the ijtihad of a Companion in matters that contradict the Sunnah. The Sunnah takes precedence over everyone. This was his ijtihad (may Allah be pleased with him) in Hajj, where he interpreted the saying of Allah the Exalted: [Al-Hajj: 29] and thought and reasoned that this was part of it.
The correct view is that this is contrary to the truth, and that it was a mistake by Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him). He also argued with what Al-Tirmidhi narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to take from the length and width of his beard. This is a false report, as mentioned earlier, and is not authentic.
Therefore, it is obligatory for our brother who wrote on this matter to repent to Allah and to retract his writing in which he erred. We will, if Allah wills, write on this what clarifies the truth for the Muslim community. We ask Allah to guide everyone and to make the outcome good for everyone. Yes.
The presenter : O Allah, amen. May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
What is the ruling on shaving the beard, given that some say letting the beard grow is a recommended practice (sunnah), and that one who performs a recommended practice is rewarded, while one who leaves it off is not punished?
Answer:
The ruling on the beard is that it is obligatory to let it grow and trim it, in accordance with the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
Trim the mustaches and let the beards grow; be unlike the polytheists.
قصوا الشوارب، وأعفوا اللحى؛ خالفوا المشركينTrim the mustaches and let the beards grow; differ from the polytheists
قصوا الشوارب، ووفروا اللحى؛ خالفوا المشركينTrim closely the moustache, and grow beard, and thus act against the fire-worshippers.
جزوا الشوارب، وأرخوا اللحى؛ خالفوا المجوسTherefore, it is obligatory for the believer to let the beard grow, honor it, and leave it unshaved. Recently, some people have written in some local newspapers here what indicates a leniency regarding shaving the beard, trimming it, and adjusting it. This is a false statement, and he was mistaken in this. He relied on what is reported from Ibn 'Umar that he used to take from his beard during Hajj, grasping... taking what exceeded a handful. This was from his independent legal reasoning (ijtihad) (may Allah be pleased with him). It is not permissible to argue with the ijtihad of a Companion in matters that contradict the Sunnah. The Sunnah takes precedence over everyone. This was his ijtihad (may Allah be pleased with him) in Hajj, where he interpreted the saying of Allah the Exalted:
Then let them end their untidiness
ثُمَّ لْيَقْضُوا تَفَثَهُمْThe correct view is that this is contrary to the truth, and that it was a mistake by Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him). He also argued with what Al-Tirmidhi narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to take from the length and width of his beard. This is a false report, as mentioned earlier, and is not authentic.
Therefore, it is obligatory for our brother who wrote on this matter to repent to Allah and to retract his writing in which he erred. We will, if Allah wills, write on this what clarifies the truth for the Muslim community. We ask Allah to guide everyone and to make the outcome good for everyone. Yes.
The presenter : O Allah, amen. May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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