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Beard And the Sunnats of Ambiya by Mufti Saeed Ahmad Paalanpuri Edited by Mufti Afzal Hoosen Elias

BEARD AND THE SUNNATS OF AMBIYA

In the beauty of the face, the hair plays a major role. It differentiates the beauty of the male and female countenance and takes one out of childhood.

 Today the hair is a topic on its own. There are different hairstyles, haircuts and machines used to cut the hair.

 The most distinctive quality of a male face is the beard. It greatly increases the beauty and splendour of the face. The world sees the beard in many different ways.

According to some people, the beard is the essence of male splendour and beauty. According to others, to be clean-shaven is regarded as handsome.

Generally, Christians and Fire worshippers, due to culture, and many polytheists, due to religious reasons, regard shaving of the beard as necessary.

On the other extreme the Sikhs, Jews and certain Hindu ascetics leave the beard to grow without cutting it.

Whatever may be the proofs of either group, the fact is that Islaam has avoided extremism and chosen the middle way.

 In contrast to the first group, Islaam commands the keeping of the beard so that there is no resemblance to a clean-shaven face.

In contrast to the second group, Islaam has stipulated a length that prevents resemblance to a beard that grows without being cut. With regards the first group, the Hadith of Ibn Umar states that Nabi mentioned: “Oppose the polytheists.

Trim moustaches and lengthen beards.” In another narration it is mentioned: “Cut moustaches and allow beards to hang,” (Bukhari and Muslim)