Ibn Bazz: What is the ruling on trimming the beard to be the same length?
What is the ruling on trimming the beard to be the same length?
A : It is obligatory to let the beard grow without cutting it, for it is authentically reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) stated: Trim closely the mustache and let the beard grow! Be distinguished from the Mushriks (those who associate others with Allah in His Divinity or worship). [Reported by AlBukhari and Muslimon the authority of Ibn `Umar (may Allah be pleased with both of them)]It is related by A lBukhari may Allah be merciful with him on the authority ofIbn `Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) stated: Trim closely the mustache and lengthen the beard! Be distinguished from the Mushriks. It is also related by Muslimon the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) stated: Trim closely the mustache and grow the beard! Be distinguished from the magi.
All these Hadiths prove that men should let the beard grow and trim the mustache. This is the prescribed manner that the Prophet (peace be upon him) ordered us to do. In doing so, one adopts the practice of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his Companions (may Allah be pleased with them), contradicts the Mushriks, and avoids any resemblance to them or to women.
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As forwhat was reported byAlTirmidhi(may Allah be merciful with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to shave parts of the width and the length of his beard, this is a false report that was not
authentically reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him). Some people rely on it, though it is not an authentic report, for its Sanad (chain of narrators) includes `Umar ibn Harun AlBalkhi who is accused of lying.
The Mu'min (believer) should not consider such false Hadith or take Rukhsah (concession) from the sayings of some people of knowledge, for the Sunnah (whatever is reported from the Prophet) must prevail over all. Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) states: He who obeys the Messenger (Muhammad صلى االله عليه وسلم), has indeed obeyed Allâh He (Glorified be He) states: Say: "Obey Allâh and obey the Messenger, but if you turn away, he (Messenger Muhammad صلى االله عليه وسلم) is only responsible for the duty placed on him (i.e. to convey Allâh’s Message) and you for that placed on you. If you obey him, you shall be on the right guidance. The Messenger’s duty is only to convey (the message) in a clear way (i.e. to preach in a plain way)." Allah (Glorified be He) also says: O you who believe! Obey Allâh and obey the Messenger (Muhammad صلى االله عليه وسلم), and those of you (Muslims) who are in authority. (And) if you differ in anything amongst yourselves, refer it to Allâh and His Messenger (صلى االله عليه وسلم), if you believe in Allâh and in the Last Day. That is better and more suitable for final determination. May Allah grant us success!
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