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Beard & Moustache

231 fatawa from 6 South African Darul Iftas on Beard & Moustache, part of Dress, Beard & Adornment. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.

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Beard & Moustache fatawa — page 4 of 6

  1. Ask Imaam20 Sep 2014

    Is there a refence in the Hanafi madhhab for the beard being what grows on the jawbone?

    My query is with regard to Fatwa#: 12928 The query was in relation to the shaping of the beard. The respected scholar mentioned that the jawline is…

    Zameelur Rahman
  2. Mufti Online18 Sep 2014

    Shaving the anfaqa (baby beard)

    Is it permissible to shave or trim only the two edges of the a'nfaqa (the baby beard)?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  3. Mufti Online18 Sep 2014Roman Urdu

    Aanko owr beard ke darmiyaan ke baal ku threading se nikaalna

    Mera sawaal yeh hai ke kya insaan beard ke sides main threading karwa sakta hai ya nahin? Kyonki aankhoon aur beard ke darmiyan jo baal hote hain,…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  4. Mufti Online17 Sep 2014

    Shaving the beard for it to grow bigger

    Can the beard be shaved with the intention of growing it more to practise the sunnah?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  5. Mufti Online20 Aug 2014

    Growing the beard to the extent of one fist

    The ahadith on beard have been reported with different formulations: The word "Arkhoo" is mentioned in Saheeh Muslim. The words "Waffiroo, Awfiroo,…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  6. Mufti Online10 Aug 2014

    Non-Muslims emulating certain aspects of Islam

    What answer can be given to those who say: How can keeping the beard to a fist length can be classified as Sunnat while even the jews, hindus etc…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  7. Mufti Online25 May 2014

    Shaving the moustache

    What is the ruling regarding shaving the moustache with a blade?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  8. Mufti Online6 May 2014

    The hair on the neck and cheeks

    Inform me please in the light of proof (ahadith) those parts of the hair on the face that form part of the beard. Here in Mauritius the salafi…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  9. Ask Imaam1 May 2014

    Boundaries of the beard. Sunnah way to spend the first night with one’s wife?

    My first question: -What are the benefits of beard? -Does the hairs on cheek & throat counts in beard? -Can we trim our beard to make it look good?…

    Nabeel Valli
  10. Mufti Online27 Apr 2014

    Keeping a beard

    Do boys or men have to keep a beard? If they don't are they going to get punished?

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  11. Mufti Online17 Apr 2014

    Growing the beard till one fist

    How long should we keep the beard as per authentic hadith?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  12. Ask Imaam16 Apr 2014

    Is having a beard necessary to give Azan. Is the Nikah valid?

    Question 1: is having à Beard nessary to give azan for namaz in a masjid or can Azan be given by somebody without à Beard? Question 2: my nikah was…

    Arshad Ali
  13. Ask Imaam16 Apr 2014

    Can I enhance the growth of my beard?

    The question again is i love beards a lot.And upon hearing that its sunnah to leave beards,i really appreciate it.but i dont have many yet,just a…

    Nabeel Valli
  14. Mufti Online10 Apr 2014

    Father preventing the son from keeping a beard

    Is it compulsory for a Muslim man to keep a beard when his father is strictly forbidding him from doing so? What should a man do in this condition?

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  15. Ask Imaam4 Apr 2014

    Hadith pertaining to keeping beard in Islam

    kindly send me Hadith pertaining to keeping beard in Islam along with translation and transliteration in English with exact reference so that I may…

    Immad Bin Arshad
  16. Ask Imaam30 Mar 2014

    What is the ruling of the beard?

    I've gone in the path of ALLAH for 4 months and even my wife has gone for 40 days masthoorath jamath. she's very good and deeni. even her father is…

    Saleem Ibn Sajawal Khan
  17. Mufti Online5 Mar 2014

    Cutting split ends of one's beard

    If I have hairs with split ends in my beard and bite the split ends off is this a sin? People say that split ends hinders hair growth.

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  18. Ask Imaam20 Jan 2014

    Can I braid and plait my beard to make it straight?

    I have a question regarding the permissibility of braiding or plaiting one's beard. Alhamdulillah, I have been able to maintain a beard in the…

    Zameelur Rahman
  19. Mufti Online2 Nov 2013

    Beard which is becoming bald

    I have a full grown beard and the problem is it's balding in patches and it's falling a lot. What should I do or can I remove it an take some…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  20. Mufti Online30 Oct 2013

    Keeping a beard

    Please inform me of the Sunnah way of keeping a beard? Please let me know of the areas which you can shave and which you cannot.

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  21. Mufti Online22 Sep 2013

    Trimming the moustache

    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…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  22. Mufti Online14 Sep 2013

    Shaving and trimming the beard

    Is it Haraam or Makrooh Tahreemi to remove the beard on the two parts of the cheeks and keep only the one on the chin? Is it Makrooh Tahreemi to…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  23. Mufti Online31 Aug 2013

    Plucking white hairs

    Is it makrooh tanzeeehi or tahreemi to pluck the white or grey hair from the beard or hair?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  24. Mufti Online31 Aug 2013

    Maintaining the beard

    Do we have to keep a beard which is a full fist or half of it and how do we have to maintain the beard as per Islamic law, can we apply oil on it.

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  25. Mufti Online27 Aug 2013

    Length of the beard

    What is the fist length of the beard? Is there any measurement as in inches or centimeters?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  26. Mufti Online9 Dec 2012

    Growing the beard up to the chest

    1. Can I grow my beard up to my chest. Would it be better to grow upto the chest or only one fist. 2. Which colour safa is sunnat?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  27. Mufti Online9 Dec 2012

    Is keeping of a beard compulsory for men?

    My cousin wanted to know that keeping beard is compulsory for muslim men? Is there no excuse of not keeping it? If his wife does not want him to…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  28. Mufti Online29 Nov 2012

    Trimming the beard

    I am keeping a fist length beard Insha Allah as it is wajib. However I want to ask a question just out of curiosity regarding trimming the beard…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  29. Mufti Online11 Nov 2012

    Shaving or trimming the moustache

    Which one is more close to Sunnah shaving the mustache with a razor or trimming it with scissors or trimmer?

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  30. Mufti Online13 Oct 2012

    Where does the beard starts from?

    Could you also inform me where does the beard starts from? I often face this dilemma when cutting my hair (head)?

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  31. Mufti Online8 Oct 2012

    Mendhi on the hair and beard

    If it is Sunnah to put mendhi or dye the hair and beard, then how can they be reward and it be good to have white hairs, as the more white hairs the…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  32. Mufti Online7 Oct 2012

    Beard, Miswaak & Turban

    Did Nabi (Sallahu Alaihi Wasallam) ever trim His Blessed beard? If not, how is a fist lenght beard an emphasized Sunnah? Which is more rewarding; a…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  33. Mufti Online6 Oct 2012

    Neatening the beard

    Is it allowed in Islam for a male to neaten the beard (NOT CUT) while it is still growing to a fist length (Not yet a fist length) as I am still in…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  34. Mufti Online27 Sep 2012

    From which point on the face should the beard be grown to a fist length?

    I would like to know from which point on the face should the beard be grown to a fist length. Example, should it start from the top of ear, or from…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  35. Mufti Online2 Sep 2012

    Shar'ee beard length

    What is the shar'iee beard length and how is this proven from the Ahaadith?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  36. Mufti Online1 Sep 2012

    Trimming the Beard

    Is there any authentic narration which directly and emphatically mentions that trimming the beard is a punishable sin? How is sin and good…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  37. Mufti Online12 Jul 2012

    Shaving the Moustache off Completely

    Is it permissible to shave the moustache completely off?

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  38. Mufti Online11 Jul 2012

    Keeping a Beard

    With regards to keeping a beard. It is Waajib? Does this ruling only apply to the Hanafi madhab? I have a family member who follows Imam Shafi'ee…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  39. Mufti Online4 Jun 2012

    Growing a Beard

    What is the ruling regarding men growing a beard? Is it necessary or merely a tradition?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  40. Ask Imaam8 Mar 2012

    Advice on beard and pictures

    As salaamu alaikum, firstly I would like to thank you for offering such beautiful services to help the Muslims all around the world. However, please…

    Mufti Zaid M Shelia

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