What is the ruling on trimming the beard and shortening it?
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Question:
What is your opinion on trimming beards and shortening them?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: And he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: And he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Sahih Muslim 260 All of these are authentic hadiths. Therefore, it is obligatory to honor the beard, let it grow, let it hang down, and not cut it or shave it. One must leave it, let it grow, and let it hang down; because it is the adornment of the man, and it is the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). He (peace and blessings be upon him) used to let his beard grow, and he forbade the Ummah from cutting it, and commanded them to let it grow, let it hang down, and preserve it. So it is not permissible for any Muslim to contradict what Allah has prescribed. He has no right to shave it or cut it.
Rather, it is obligatory for him to preserve it and let it hang down in obedience to the command of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), and following his example (peace and blessings be upon him). It is regrettable that many people oppose this beard and fight it by shaving and shortening it. This is a great calamity that has befallen the Muslims. We ask Allah to grant them the ability to leave it alone and to be cautious of it; because it is a contradiction of the Shari'ah of Allah, and an open defiance of sin. There is no power and no strength except with Allah. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
What is your opinion on trimming beards and shortening them?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Trim your mustaches, let your beards grow, and differ from the polytheists
قصوا الشوارب، وأعفوا اللحى، خالفوا المشركينCut the beards short, let the beards grow, and be distinct 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 المجوسRather, it is obligatory for him to preserve it and let it hang down in obedience to the command of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), and following his example (peace and blessings be upon him). It is regrettable that many people oppose this beard and fight it by shaving and shortening it. This is a great calamity that has befallen the Muslims. We ask Allah to grant them the ability to leave it alone and to be cautious of it; because it is a contradiction of the Shari'ah of Allah, and an open defiance of sin. There is no power and no strength except with Allah. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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