Islam
Q&A for Muslims, experts in Islam, and those interested in learning more about Islam
Latest Questions
1
votes
2
answers
590
views
Have I become a kafir if I don't like beards?
I know that every Muslim should wear a beard, but what can I do if I don't like it? Have I become a kafir? Because I have heard that dislike for at least one of the provisions of Islam is enough to fall into kufr. I don't dislike the beard, I'm just shall we say "not a fan".
I know that every Muslim should wear a beard, but what can I do if I don't like it? Have I become a kafir? Because I have heard that dislike for at least one of the provisions of Islam is enough to fall into kufr. I don't dislike the beard, I'm just shall we say "not a fan".
Awesome1
(11 rep)
Dec 19, 2023, 06:24 PM
• Last activity: Sep 22, 2025, 12:04 PM
1
votes
1
answers
258
views
Why do the Imams of Masjid Al Haram not grow their beards, even when it's mandatory?
Among all four Madhabs, Hanbali, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanafi, a beard is mandatory to at least the length of a fist. There are different opinions on growing it after that, but why do the imams of Masjid Haram have beard that they trim, and keep it very small. Even when their beard grows longer they...
Among all four Madhabs, Hanbali, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanafi, a beard is mandatory to at least the length of a fist. There are different opinions on growing it after that, but why do the imams of Masjid Haram have beard that they trim, and keep it very small. Even when their beard grows longer they shape their beard, why?
Saad Arshad
(11 rep)
Mar 30, 2025, 04:54 PM
• Last activity: Mar 31, 2025, 11:28 AM
2
votes
1
answers
998
views
Does dying one's beard or hair black play a role in jihad?
In [Ibn Hajar Haytami][1]'s list of "enormities", item 111 is: > Dying the beard or hair black for other than jihad or the like. (Also mentioned at [Islam Q&A][2].) **Question**: Does dying one's beard or hair black play a role in jihad? I'm not sure how reliable this enormity is. The answers to htt...
In Ibn Hajar Haytami 's list of "enormities", item 111 is:
> Dying the beard or hair black for other than jihad or the like.
(Also mentioned at Islam Q&A .)
**Question**: Does dying one's beard or hair black play a role in jihad?
I'm not sure how reliable this enormity is. The answers to https://islam.stackexchange.com/q/16162/17163 don't list jihad as an exception to the ruling against dying one's hair and/or beard black.
Rebecca J. Stones
(20998 rep)
Mar 17, 2017, 06:14 AM
• Last activity: Oct 5, 2024, 05:35 AM
6
votes
4
answers
20026
views
Can I dye my beard or hair black?
My teacher is an Imam of a mosque, he used to teach Qur'an and now that I have become older and we discuss many things related to Islam. So he recently asked me a question which I couldn't answer: > Can I dye my beard or hair black?
My teacher is an Imam of a mosque, he used to teach Qur'an and now that I have become older and we discuss many things related to Islam.
So he recently asked me a question which I couldn't answer:
> Can I dye my beard or hair black?
Murtaza
(1291 rep)
Jul 11, 2014, 01:31 AM
• Last activity: Oct 2, 2024, 11:21 AM
1
votes
2
answers
1587
views
Can I shave if my beard is uncomfortable?
my Beard is very thick and coarse,and it is uncomfortable. can I shave if it causes discomfort and slight pain?
my Beard is very thick and coarse,and it is uncomfortable.
can I shave if it causes discomfort and slight pain?
johny man
(125 rep)
May 10, 2022, 03:35 PM
• Last activity: Aug 15, 2023, 10:50 PM
2
votes
2
answers
446
views
Is growing a beard only appropriate for the elderly?
[According](https://www.rferl.org/a/turkmenistan-beards-crackdown-flights-forcible-shaving/32421154.html) to RFERL, in Turkmenistan > Mosque-goers say imams have begun preaching to their congregations that growing a beard is only appropriate for older men who have reached retirement age. I see that...
[According](https://www.rferl.org/a/turkmenistan-beards-crackdown-flights-forcible-shaving/32421154.html) to RFERL, in Turkmenistan
> Mosque-goers say imams have begun preaching to their congregations that growing a beard is only appropriate for older men who have reached retirement age.
I see that there are some/several Q [here](https://islam.stackexchange.com/questions/13087/is-shaving-the-beard-haram) that suggest that growing a beard can be deemed as recommended in Islam. But is there anything that suggests the interpretation in the quoted para, i.e. that it's only appropriate for the elderly?
got trolled too much this week
(123 rep)
May 21, 2023, 08:25 PM
• Last activity: May 23, 2023, 08:26 AM
1
votes
1
answers
574
views
Is keeping white/grey hair/beard haram?
I would like to extend this [question][1] (unanswered) I read [here][2] that, > “The Jews and the Christians do not dye their hair, so be different > from them.” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 3275; Muslim, 2103). > > إِنَّ الْيَهُودَ وَالنَّصَارَى لاَ يَصْبُغُونَ، فَخَالِفُوهُمْ So is keeping grey/white...
I would like to extend this question (unanswered)
I read here that,
> “The Jews and the Christians do not dye their hair, so be different
> from them.” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 3275; Muslim, 2103).
>
> إِنَّ الْيَهُودَ وَالنَّصَارَى لاَ يَصْبُغُونَ، فَخَالِفُوهُمْ
So is keeping grey/white hair not permissible in Islam ? I couldn't find any more references.
user1234567
(11 rep)
May 1, 2021, 05:42 PM
• Last activity: Jan 30, 2023, 10:45 AM
0
votes
1
answers
110
views
Will I be sinful for failing to convince my dad of his haram wealth, and benefiting from it?
I personally think that income earned by a barber is haram if it includes beard shaves and the like, but my father believes that it's completely halal. Will I earn any sin for eating from his money earned from the barbershop? I'm still a teenager. I don't earn my own money yet. Will I be sinful for...
I personally think that income earned by a barber is haram if it includes beard shaves and the like, but my father believes that it's completely halal.
Will I earn any sin for eating from his money earned from the barbershop? I'm still a teenager. I don't earn my own money yet. Will I be sinful for consuming his haram wealth? I feel guilty for not being able to convince him of this
asmaHuda
(131 rep)
Dec 6, 2021, 02:36 PM
• Last activity: Jan 7, 2022, 02:02 PM
1
votes
1
answers
2196
views
Is the hadith about the mustache and beard of the envoys of Persia authentic?
Ibn Jarir at-Tabari, while reporting the visit of two emissaries of the King of Persia to the Prophet (ﷺ), records: > ودخلا على رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وقد حلقا لحاهما، وأعفيا شواربهما، فكره النظر إليهما، ثم أقبل عليهما فقال: ويلكما! من أمركما بهذا؟ قالا أمرنا بهذا ربنا- يعنيان كسرى- فقال رسول...
Ibn Jarir at-Tabari, while reporting the visit of two emissaries of the King of Persia to the Prophet (ﷺ), records:
> ودخلا على رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وقد حلقا لحاهما، وأعفيا شواربهما، فكره النظر إليهما، ثم أقبل عليهما فقال: ويلكما! من أمركما بهذا؟ قالا أمرنا بهذا ربنا- يعنيان كسرى- فقال رسول الله: لكن ربي قد أمرني بإعفاء لحيتي وقص شاربي
>
> Two [emissaries] with shaven faces and dangling moustaches came to the Prophet (ﷺ). Disgusted to see their faces, he turned away from them. Then he faced them and said: “Woe be to you! Who told you to adopt such an appearance.” They replied: “Our Lord, the King of Persia bade us so.” The Prophet (ﷺ) then remarked: “But my Lord has directed me to shorten the moustache and lengthen the beard [instead].”
>
> [ Tarikh al-Tabari](https://al-maktaba.org/book/9783/1281)
Is this hadith authentic?
asmaHuda
(131 rep)
Mar 9, 2021, 08:36 PM
• Last activity: Mar 10, 2021, 04:00 PM
1
votes
1
answers
2642
views
What is the context of this hadith: "Trim your moustaches and save the beard"?
Can anyone tell me the context of the following hadith, when he (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said it? "Trim your moustaches and save the beard"
Can anyone tell me the context of the following hadith, when he (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said it?
"Trim your moustaches and save the beard"
asmaHuda
(131 rep)
Mar 8, 2021, 10:43 AM
• Last activity: Mar 8, 2021, 01:49 PM
2
votes
1
answers
1345
views
Why was I not allowed to pray in the first row?
Today when i went to pray for maghrib, I sat on the first row. I have a habit of offering my prayers in the first row. For the past 1 year I am praying in the first row. As I sat down, the person next to me told me to move to the second row. Now I am 18 years old, not a child. > He also said that "F...
Today when i went to pray for maghrib, I sat on the first row. I have a habit of offering my prayers in the first row. For the past 1 year I am praying in the first row. As I sat down, the person next to me told me to move to the second row.
Now I am 18 years old, not a child.
> He also said that "First row is the ***RIGHT*** of the ones with a
> beard and also because I was in half sleeves."
Now I do understand if they would move me back because of me wearing half sleeves (A few have said that it is better to wear full sleeves, I'm not sure on this matter ) but the part that got me confused was that **why was it the RIGHT of the ones with a beard**.
I just simply told him that i always pray in the first row and nobody has ever said something to me, so he let the matter go. The imaam then came and told me to go back, ofcourse i went back without any hesitation.
So please tell me, by referring to Authentic Hadiths and Quranic Verses, that if that man was right? Because the only hadith I am aware of on this matter is
> "If you were to know what the reward is for praying in the first row,
> you would be fighting amongst yourselves for it"
Proud Muslim
(21 rep)
Mar 9, 2020, 08:42 PM
• Last activity: Mar 12, 2020, 09:51 AM
2
votes
4
answers
8840
views
What is the sunnah minimum and maximum beard length?
Can anyone quote a Hadith on minimum and maximum length of beard in Islam?
Can anyone quote a Hadith on minimum and maximum length of beard in Islam?
tabish
(129 rep)
Sep 25, 2014, 11:00 AM
• Last activity: May 28, 2019, 10:03 PM
1
votes
1
answers
7292
views
Which oil did Prophet Muhammad PBUH use?
I've read in various ahadith that Prophet Muhammad PBUH used oil in his head. Does anyone know which oil he used? By "which", I mean like coconut oil, argan oil, macadamia oil, almond oil etc.
I've read in various ahadith that Prophet Muhammad PBUH used oil in his head. Does anyone know which oil he used? By "which", I mean like coconut oil, argan oil, macadamia oil, almond oil etc.
user3560588
(65 rep)
Oct 25, 2018, 08:59 AM
• Last activity: Apr 9, 2019, 05:12 PM
0
votes
2
answers
333
views
Is there is any Hadith about the limit of cutting beard?
From my knowledge I am not read or learn any Hadith about the limit of beard. I have a little beard. Some people says that you must want to put beard that define limit of four Imam. But I disagree(Ikhtilaf) with them. Can I Reject the rules of them? Is there is any Hadith about the limit of beard? A...
From my knowledge I am not read or learn any Hadith about the limit of beard. I have a little beard. Some people says that you must want to put beard that define limit of four Imam. But I disagree(Ikhtilaf) with them.
Can I Reject the rules of them?
Is there is any Hadith about the limit of beard? Any further lecture on beard from (S.A.W) or any of his Companian?
user274225
(88 rep)
Nov 24, 2018, 08:14 PM
• Last activity: Dec 25, 2018, 09:02 PM
8
votes
4
answers
1011
views
If I convert, must I have a beard?
Basically what I said. If I convert and become a Muslim, am I required to grow/maintain a beard?
Basically what I said. If I convert and become a Muslim, am I required to grow/maintain a beard?
Ryan Bruhl
(133 rep)
Jun 6, 2016, 04:38 PM
• Last activity: Dec 23, 2018, 06:30 PM
7
votes
1
answers
2347
views
What is the reason or wisdom behind the rule of growing beard in Islam?
In Islam, all scholars seem to agree that shaving off the beard is prohibited(Haram) and some say at least part of it should be kept. What is the reasoning for this rule?
In Islam, all scholars seem to agree that shaving off the beard is prohibited(Haram) and some say at least part of it should be kept.
What is the reasoning for this rule?
Battle of Karbala
(13989 rep)
Sep 17, 2012, 04:51 PM
• Last activity: Dec 8, 2018, 03:48 PM
2
votes
1
answers
1537
views
Can't grow a full beard due to injury and scar. What would it be suggested I do in Islam?
I have a scar that prevents me from growing a full beard. I was scarred as an infant, well before I could ever grow a beard. Essentially, underneath my chin I would I only grow hair on the left side. I stay clean shaven 100% of the time to minimize how noticeable the scar is. My understanding is tha...
I have a scar that prevents me from growing a full beard. I was scarred as an infant, well before I could ever grow a beard. Essentially, underneath my chin I would I only grow hair on the left side. I stay clean shaven 100% of the time to minimize how noticeable the scar is. My understanding is that beards in Islam are either required or heavily implied as necessary.
What would it be suggested I do?
How would this vary over different sects of Islam?
How would this vary over different sects of Islam?
giscard78
(21 rep)
Feb 16, 2016, 01:49 PM
• Last activity: Nov 6, 2018, 06:01 PM
7
votes
1
answers
800
views
What does Islam say about growing beards?
I have watched a part of TV show and the Muslim scholar was saying it is a must to let your beard grow and trim your mustache. I have always thought there is a kind of cultural influence and it is not a must to have it. Is in a sin to shave your beard in Islam? is it a must to have a beard or else y...
I have watched a part of TV show and the Muslim scholar was saying it is a must to let your beard grow and trim your mustache. I have always thought there is a kind of cultural influence and it is not a must to have it.
Is in a sin to shave your beard in Islam? is it a must to have a beard or else you will not be a good Muslim?
user37
Jun 20, 2012, 03:41 PM
• Last activity: Feb 3, 2018, 04:26 AM
4
votes
1
answers
2092
views
Is trimming the hair below the bottom lip allowed?
I follow the Hadith where it is said to "Leave / grow the beard and trim moustache". I have hair growing right below my lower lip; some brothers have a big hairless gap there either they don't grow hair there or have shaved / trimmed it. Is this allowed? I heard that that area isn't actually the bea...
I follow the Hadith where it is said to "Leave / grow the beard and trim moustache". I have hair growing right below my lower lip; some brothers have a big hairless gap there either they don't grow hair there or have shaved / trimmed it. Is this allowed? I heard that that area isn't actually the beard so you can remove.
user25832
(41 rep)
Jan 7, 2018, 02:53 PM
• Last activity: Jan 14, 2018, 08:34 PM
2
votes
5
answers
7327
views
Why did the prophet of islam have a beard?
It's fairly clear that the prophet of islam had a beard, and it's also clear that the prophet of islam liked the beard. But did the prophet of islam have a beard because it was a cultural thing at that time and the area he lived, or did he have a beard because he received an order from god that he m...
It's fairly clear that the prophet of islam had a beard, and it's also clear that the prophet of islam liked the beard.
But did the prophet of islam have a beard because it was a cultural thing at that time and the area he lived, or did he have a beard because he received an order from god that he must keep a beard?
I ask because, if it was a cultural thing and not an order from god, doesn't that imply that you should follow the cultural norm of your time and area?
In other words, if the prophet had a beard because it was a time/area based trend thing, does that make it a sunnah to follow time/area based trends?
Of-course, that would depend on why the prophet had a beard, i.e. an order from god, or cultural/time based reasons.
So my question, did the prophet of islam have a beard because it was a cultural thing, the norm where he lived and the norm for the time in which he lived, or did he have a beard because it was an order from god.
If it was an order from god, some authentic text references would be appreciated.
user3550
(2081 rep)
Oct 8, 2013, 01:39 PM
• Last activity: Nov 25, 2017, 03:20 AM
Showing page 1 of 20 total questions