What does the beard represent in Islam?

According to the Sunnah, all Muslim men must grow a beard. This is reported in numerous hadiths, including the following:Ibn Abu Houreira(may Allah be pleased with them), the Prophet said: "It is part of thefitra(in other words, innate behaviors on which Allah created us) ofIslam: Friday ghusl, use the siwak,trim the mustache and let the beard grow.Certainly the Mazdeans (the polytheists who worship fire) grow their mustaches and cut their beards so differentiate yourself from them:trim your mustaches and grow your beards".

(Reported by Ibn Hibban and authenticated by Sheikh Albani in Silsila Sahiha No. 3123).

It is also a way to distinguish themselves from women and allows Muslim men to identify as virile.

Moreover, many Muslim men consider growing a beard to be an act of worship towards theProphet(peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and allows one to draw closer to Allah.

Does a Muslim have the right to trim his beard or mustache?

Yes, oneMuslim man must trim his mustache. Regarding the beard, some scholars say that it isallowed to trim the beard only on the part that exceeds the length of the fistas did 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar and Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with them). Other scholars say that it is better toonly prune if it is very long and wide in a way that makes it appear misshapen.

As you have seen, there are cstrict conditions if you want to trim your beard. However, nowadays, manyMuslim men use the excuse of caring for their beards to trim them.

Our best tips for maintaining a Muslim beard

Beard shampoo

A well-groomed beardBegins with proper hygiene. It is recommended to use a special beard shampoo. This is gentler than our hair shampoos, it helps remove dirt without damaging the beard while strengthening it.

Beard oil

The use of abeard oilis essential to properly maintain yourbeard. Preferably use a natural oil such as argan oil. This oil will nourish and moisturize the hair deeply.

Brush your beard

Brushing the beardregularly allows to distributethe oilnatural throughout the beard and helps prevent knots.

Trim your beard

In the Sunnah, it is obligatory to grow a beard but necessary to trim one's moustache.

Use wax

Using wax helps you shape and style your beard better. Don't forget to shampoo your beard thoroughly after the day.

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