Wife opposes husband keeping the beard
Question
I would like to grow a beard, however, my spouse does not find it attractive. I am unsure as to how to go about it as I would like to grow a beard, however, I don’t want to burden my marriage.
Answer
It is compulsory (Waajib) for a male to allow his beard to grow to a minimum of a fist length.
Compulsory acts are non-negotiables and may not be set aside due to personal dislikes.
We encourage you to advise your wife accordingly with kindness and to create an Islamic environment in your home through which the fulfilment of Islamic duties becomes easy. [Mahmoodiyyah 19: 414]
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Moosa Salie, Mufti Taahir Hansa
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