What does Islam say about facial hair?

According to the Twelver Shia scholars, as per Sunnah, the length of a beard should not exceed the width of a fist. Trimming of facial hair is allowed; however, shaving it is haram (religiously forbidden).

Where in the Quran does it talk about hair?

Quran asks to dress, as dress of Taqwa [ch7,v 27, bismillah as #1], it means follow this guidance in all personal matters, including hairs. Quran mentions: Aaron [Haroon a.s.] with beard and head (hairs) [ch20,v95]. In relation to victory of Makkah, entering Sacred Mosque, shaven heads and short hairs are mentioned.

Is beard trimming allowed in Islam?

Trimming a beard or shaving it completely is allowed in Islam. The commandment of keeping a beard is nowhere found in Quran or otherwise it would be obligatory. Muslims keep beard because they follow the sunnah of Muhammad(S.A.W).

Is cutting your beard a sin?

[1] Leviticus 19:27 You must not cut off the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard.

Why is beard important in Islam?

Importance of the Beard in Islam in the words of Rasulullah (SAW): A beard protects the face from harmful chemicals, and pollution in the air, which will cause cell damage, and increase wrinkling and bad skin. So keeping a beard protects your skin from the elements, reduces wrinkles, ageing, and bad skin. The beard covers the skin,…

There are three aspects regarding facial hair (or the beard, more specifically) that followers of Islam believe. One is that the beard beautifies a man along as it is kept in good trim. The beard not only does this, but it gives him respectability. Another aspect regarding the beard is that it naturally differentiates the male and female.

Why do men have beards?

Men will often grow beards when they have suffered a bereavement, a trauma such as divorce or job loss, or an injury. Young men tend to grow beards in order to look older and to give them gravitas. There is also an increasing awareness in the west of powerful women ­ in all spheres of life.

What is an Islamic beard?

The italicized portion speaks for itself. Whereas the Muslim beard represents piety, some people, mostly Westerners, are shocked to find that those who wear it are often “crooks” and “liars.” In Islam, however, outer signs of religiosity on the one hand, and corruption and deceit on the other, are compatible.