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
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