Table of Contents
- 1 Why is beard mandatory in Islam?
- 2 Why do Muslims keep beard but not Moustache?
- 3 Is it allowed to trim beard in Islam?
- 4 Is it haram to shave beard in Islam?
- 5 Is it permissible to use beard Oil?
- 6 What does Islam say about growing a beard?
- 7 Is it haram to have a mustache in Islam?
- 8 Is the beard a natural feature of the male?
Why is beard mandatory in Islam?
The glorious Quran says, “He who obeys Messenger had indeed obeyed Allah.” The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to have large beard, we as Muslims should imitate him in his practices. Quran says that, “In the messenger of Allah is good example for you to follow.” Beard is a 24/7 Sunnah you are carrying with yourself.
Why do Muslims keep beard but not Moustache?
This is the reason: They follow just opposite of idolatry. According to a hadith, Hazrat Mohammad Sallalaho Alaihi Wasallam had said that do the opposite of those natural deities. Since he had a big mustache and shaved his beard. So the Muslims started doing the opposite and cutting the moustache.
Is shaving a beard Haram?
No: there is nothing haram about shaving your beard – there is no requirement for a male muslim to have a beard. Many muslims think that growing a beard and keeping it is something you should do because the prophet Muhammad is believed to have had a beard – but there is nothing that would make it mandatory.
Is it allowed to trim beard in Islam?
You can trim/shave/grow out/ do anything to your beard. It’s all permissible in Islam.
Is it haram to shave beard in Islam?
According to the Twelver Shia scholars, as per Sunnah, the length of a beard should not exceed the width of a fist. Trimming of facial hair is allowed; however, shaving it is haram (religiously forbidden).
Is clean shaving haram?
The clean shave isn’t restricted in Islam. Instead, it is just a recommendation to clean mustache and keep the beard. It is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W), he also used to keep the beard in his life, it isn’t obligatory as it isn’t mentioned in the Quran.
Is it permissible to use beard Oil?
Contrary to popular belief amongst the Muslim Community, Most (if not all) Beard Oils are Completely Halal. Majority of beard brushes out there are made from “boar bristles”. This is definitely haram according to our scholars and should be avoided.
What does Islam say about growing a beard?
A beard is a beauty of a man so it should be tidy as well. ‘Growing a beard is one of the signs of nature.’ (Muslim) Growing a beard was also the way of the Holy Prophet(sa), and the Holy Qur’an says if you love Allah follow the Prophet(sa)then Allah will also love you (Ch.3: V.32)
What are the benefits of growing a beard?
From reducing skin aging, protect us from skin cancer, and now keeping beard also reducing and avoiding man from an infection. Rash that caused by shaving could be minimized by just growing or keeping your beard instead of shaving it.
Is it haram to have a mustache in Islam?
This is because as much as it is good to keep beards in Islam, it is not a haram not to do so and one should only do so if they are in a position to do so. The Prophet peace be upon him advised his male followers to leave the beard alone and to clip the mustache.
Is the beard a natural feature of the male?
3. In answer to the supplication made by our grandfather Adam (as), Allah, the Blessed, the Exalted, made the growth of the beard an in-built natural feature of the male, a feature which will continue being such till the day of reckoning.