Trimming the moustache
Question
I would like to know whether it is permissible to trim the moustache if I don't have a full 1 fist beard yet, but my beard is in the initial growing stages (I do have little hair on the 2 sides and on my chin). If it's not permissible and I have already trimmed it before and now it grows faster and thicker so should I trim it?
Answer
Yes, it is permissible to trim the moustache, in fact it is desirable.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
عن نافع عن ابن عمر عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال خالفوا المشركين وفروا اللحى وأحفوا الشوارب وكان ابن عمر إذا حج أو اعتمر قبض على لحيته فما فضل أخذه (بخاري #5892)
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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