The Ruling on Shaving or Trimming the Beard
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The fifth question - in the letter of the brother Sa'd Musa al-Suwayriq al-Salahi - he says: What is the ruling on one who shaves his beard, and is there any Quranic evidence for that? Please inform us, may Allah reward you with good.
Answer: Shaving the beard or trimming it is entirely forbidden and prohibited. It is not permissible for a Muslim to trim his beard or to shave it, based on what is established from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said: Thus said the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) in what is authentic from him, narrated by al-Bukhari and Muslim in the two Sahihs from the hadith of Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both). He also said (peace and blessings be upon him): Sahih Muslim 260 And in another wording: Narrated by Muslim in the Sahih. This indicates the obligation to let the beard grow, to honor it, to preserve it, and to let it hang down. In the text of the Noble Quran, Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) says: : [An-Nisa: 80], and He says (Glorified and Exalted is He) in another noble verse: [Al-Hashr: 7], and He says (Glorified and Exalted is He): [An-Nur 24:63] meaning: He commanded the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) [An-Nur: 63]. This is a great warning for whoever disobeys the command of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him).
So it is obligatory upon the Ummah to follow the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), to obey his command, and to leave what he forbade. This is the obligation of the entire Ummah. And it is established from him (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:Sahih al-Bukhari 7280 Narrated by al-Bukhari.
So my advice to all Muslims everywhere is to preserve their beards, to honor them, to let them hang down, and to beware of shaving or trimming them. They should not imitate those among the people today who do that, for many people do that today. So it is not befitting for a believer to imitate those who do that, but rather they should take upon themselves the command of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and obey him (peace and blessings be upon him), let their beards grow, and honor them in obedience to Allah and following His Shari'ah. And success is from Allah. The presenter: May Allah reward you.
Answer: Shaving the beard or trimming it is entirely forbidden and prohibited. It is not permissible for a Muslim to trim his beard or to shave it, based on what is established from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:
Cut your mustaches short and let your beards grow, and be distinct from the polytheists.
قصوا الشوارب وأعفوا اللحى، خالفوا المشركينTrim closely the moustache, and grow beard, and thus act against the fire-worshippers.
جزوا الشوارب وأرخوا اللحى خالفوا المجوسAnd let the beards grow
ووفروا اللحىHe who obeys the Messenger has obeyed Allah
مَنْ يُطِعِ الرَّسُولَ فَقَدْ أَطَاعَ اللَّهَAnd whatever the Messenger has given you - take; and what he has forbidden you - refrain from. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is severe in penalty.
وَمَا آتَاكُمُ الرَّسُولُ فَخُذُوهُ وَمَا نَهَاكُمْ عَنْهُ فَانْتَهُوا وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ شَدِيدُ الْعِقَابِSo let those beware who dissent from the Prophet's order
فَلْيَحْذَرِ الَّذِينَ يُخَالِفُونَ عَنْ أَمْرِهِThat a trial may befall them, or a painful punishment
أَنْ تُصِيبَهُمْ فِتْنَةٌ أَوْ يُصِيبَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌSo it is obligatory upon the Ummah to follow the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), to obey his command, and to leave what he forbade. This is the obligation of the entire Ummah. And it is established from him (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:
All my followers will enter Paradise except those who refuse." They said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! Who will refuse?" He said, "Whoever obeys me will enter Paradise, and whoever disobeys me is the one who refuses (to enter it)."
كل أمتي يدخلون الجنة إلا من أبى، قيل: يا رسول الله! من يأبى؟ قال: من أطاعني دخل الجنة، ومن عصاني فقد أبىSo my advice to all Muslims everywhere is to preserve their beards, to honor them, to let them hang down, and to beware of shaving or trimming them. They should not imitate those among the people today who do that, for many people do that today. So it is not befitting for a believer to imitate those who do that, but rather they should take upon themselves the command of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and obey him (peace and blessings be upon him), let their beards grow, and honor them in obedience to Allah and following His Shari'ah. And success is from Allah. The presenter: May Allah reward you.
Source
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