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From: aleemamer@yahoo.com
Date: 22/03/2017 09:34 (GMT+05:00)
To: Amer Aleem <ameraleem@gmail.com>
Subject: Doubts and Misconceptions about Beard !!
Despite clear texts from the Sunnah, and the consensus of the great scholars of Islam, we find that the majority of the Muslim men in our time do not grow their beards. In addition, there are various doubts or misconceptions to which many men resort in order to justify shaving their beards.In what follows, we highlight the most important of these.A Mere Sunnah?
One frequently hears the excuse, "But it is only a sunnah!" In their understanding, growing the beard is an optional sunnah at best! From the previous discussion, it is obvious that this is a wrong understanding, and there is no doubt that growing it is a mandatory sunnah.
Fatwas from Scholars?
BAD EXAMPLES
People are often misled by a number of contemporary shaykhs who neglect this sunnah or provide unfounded fatwas (religious verdicts) belittling it. Thus they give a bad example for others, and cause them to neglect this sunnah as well. And surely, this adds to their burden of sins. Jarir Bin Abdillah (RA) reported that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said: "He who initiates in Islam a good way gets his reward for it, as well as rewards similar to those who follow him into it, without reducing any of their rewards. And he who initiates in Islam an evil way gets his burden for it, as well as burdens similar to those who follow him into it, without reducing any of their burdens." [Recorded by Muslim, Ahmad and others (Ahkam al-Janaiz 226)]
One such wrong fatwa was given by al-Qaradawi: "It is true that no reports exist of anyone among the salaf shaving his beard; but that could be because they had no need for that, and it was their custom (to grow it)." [al-Halal wal Haram fil Islaam]
It is obvious from our earlier discussion that this is an invalid rationale; especially since the reason for growing the beard is much greater than mere custom - it is Allah's command!FALSE vs. TRUE SCHOLARSNot every one who is in position of leadership or fatwa is a true scholar. True scholars are those who found their fatwas on clear evidence from Allah's Book and His Messenger's Sunnah. As time passes, fewer and fewer of the true scholars will be around. But this should not justify for anyone turning from Allah's Book and His Messenger's Sunnah.
Abdullah Bin Amr (RA) reported that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said: "Allah does not pull the knowledge suddenly from the breasts of people, but takes away the knowledge by taking the lives of the ulama (true scholars). When no ulama are left, the people will appoint ignorant guides. When they are asked, they provide fatwa (Islamic verdicts) without knowledge, thereby straying and leading others astray." [Recorded by al-Bukhari, Muslims, and others].
The Prophet Trimmed His Beard?
Some people justify shaving their beards by that the Prophet (PBUH) used to trim his. By this, they usually refer to what has been recorded by at-Tirmithhi from Amr Bin Shu'ay from his father from his grandfather (Ibn Umar) -may Allah be pleased with them: "The Prophet (PBUH) used to cut from the width and length of his beard."
However, this report is extremely weak, and may not be used as an evidence
[as expressed by an-Nawawi in Sharh ul-Muhaththab (1:321)]And even if it were not weak, this report would then only provide an evidence for trimming the beard, not for shaving it.
Whom Are We to Please?
In order to justify shaving their beard, some men offer the excuse that their wives prefer them without one! One should fear Allah and remember that our course in this life must be to abide by the clear commands of Allah and His Messenger (PBUH), and not to follow the deformed inclinations of wives, parents, friends, etc.
Ali (RA) reported that Allah's Messenger (PBUH) said: "Obedience may not be offered to a human being if it involves disobeying Allah. Obedience should only be in good things." [Recorded by al-Bukhari, Muslim, and others]
Irritation and Scratching?
Some men claim that growing their beard causes to them severe skin irritation and scratching. This cannot result from abiding by the pure fitrah, but would result from neglect of the proper cleaning and washing with wudu', as instructed in the Sunnah.
If a person has a legitimate and unusual skin problem, he must consult a true Muslim doctor in order to find the best way to treat his problem in a way that would, as much as possible, preserve his beard intact.
Job Requirements?
Some men assert that their jobs require shaving the beard, and that they would lose their jobs if they do not shave. Usually, this is not true. If one provides evidence that the beard is a religious requirement, the employer cannot force a man to shave it.
If it becomes most likely that one would lose his job if he grew his beard, then he should weigh his situation and see which option would constitute more harm to him, shaving the beard or losing that enslaving job. Based on that, and after consulting with some people of knowledge, he should take the course that would be most pleasing to Allah.
Threat to Life?
Some men assert that growing their beards in certain countries would endanger their lives or cause them harm in their person, property, or Din. If this is true, it should be dealt with in a cautious and reasonable manner, similar to that described in the previous section.
However, one should not hold a paranoid or cowardly position, and expect that all forces of evil will be mobilized against him once a few hairs start surfacing from his face.
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