Growing the beard to the extent of one fist
Question
The ahadith on beard have been reported with different formulations: The word "Arkhoo" is mentioned in Saheeh Muslim. The words "Waffiroo, Awfiroo, Awfoo, A'foo" are mentioned in Saheeh Bukhari and Saheeh Muslim. Imam Nawawi (r) commenting in his Sharh Saheeh Muslim on the different terms used by the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam), arrives at the following conclusion: "The meaning of which appears all these ahadith is that a person should grow his beard. "
Answer
The Fuqaha have stated that it is waajib to grow the beard to the extent of one fist from all sides.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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- Mufti Zakaria Makada
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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