Fatwa #9986 October 2000Pakistan
i am 18, i am trying to grow a beard, but my mom thinks im too young and says i dont need to keep it.
Question
i have told her its sunnah and some people say it is wajib so i want to keep it, but she doesnt like it. am i supposed to keep it anyway, or should i listen to her and shave it because it doesnt look good
Answer
'For Muslim males to grow a beard is Waajib (compulsory), and to let it grow a fist length is Waajib. Without any Sharée reason to cut or shave is Haraam (totally prohibited). He who does so is a Faasiq (sinner) and to shorten it less than a fist length is Makruh Tahrimi (near Haraam).' Dari Aur Ambiyaa Ki Sunnate, Mufti Saeed Palanpuri.
You should not obey your mother?s wish against the orders of Shari?ah. You should keep a beard and follow the Sunnah of our beloved Rasul (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam).
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
You should not obey your mother?s wish against the orders of Shari?ah. You should keep a beard and follow the Sunnah of our beloved Rasul (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam).
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai