Trim the mustaches and let the beards grow

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Hadith text: Trim the mustaches and let the beards grow

Explanation of the hadith: Trim the mustaches and let the beards grow

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) enjoins that the mustache should be trimmed and not be left to grow; rather, it should be cut, and this should be done to a great extent.

On the other hand, he enjoins that the beard should be left to grow long.

Lessons: Trim the mustaches and let the beards grow

Categories : Jurisprudence of Acts of Worship · Purification · Jurisprudence and Juristic Principles · Natural Cleanliness Practices

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