Question on the Beard?

Banglaguy · #1 February 6, 2011, 12:56 PM

HI, I'm 15 years old, and have read somewhere that keeping the beard is compulsory... I grow a lot of facial hair, the same as an adult would (some bengali genetic thingy), and I'm wondering, should I stop shaving? (I dont think its the norm to have a beard in london anyway, let alone at 15, but as a muslim, Im willing).

Naimul_Hd · #2 February 6, 2011, 01:05 PM

AFAIF, keeping beard is NOT compulsory (Farz). Its Sunnat. You wont be punished hereafter for not having beard but its advisable to keep. and obviously, Allah knows the best.

Night_wolf · #3 February 6, 2011, 01:09 PM

AFAIK..having a beard is sunnate muakadah..which means sunnats that Our rasul Muhammad( sa: ) did..its 2nd to faraz..but i'm not totaly sure about this

Banglaguy · #4 February 6, 2011, 01:18 PM

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but i'm not totaly sure about this

Yeah, that sums it up for me basically, some say it is, others say its not....

Night_wolf · #5 February 6, 2011, 01:22 PM

^you shoud ask rifat vai..he is the resident moulobi here!

Kabir · #6 February 6, 2011, 01:42 PM

Waiting for the war to begin....

ammark · #7 February 6, 2011, 01:44 PM

You should also depilate your nether regions within every 40 days. Thats more important for you lest you get crabs.

Puck · #8 February 6, 2011, 02:31 PM

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You should also depilate your nether regions within every 40 days. Thats more important for you lest you get crabs.

So he should keep a beard but shave his pubes?!?

ammark · #9 February 6, 2011, 02:32 PM

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So he should keep a beard but shave his pubes?!?

Lest he get crabs on his peach-fuzz beard?!?

Banglaguy · #10 February 6, 2011, 02:53 PM

It's not peach fuzz, thats the reason why I'm asking, its proper grows, long, dark, thick etc.. But My pubes are shaved every few weeks.

Naimul_Hd · #11 February 6, 2011, 03:08 PM

^ you are only 15 years old, right ? i could never think of shaving my beard or even asking permission to my parents at that age ! I remember i shaved my beard when i was in class 12. LOL

MohammedC · #12 February 6, 2011, 03:13 PM

Its not compulsory(Farz) but its sunnah. I say its up to you if you decide to keep beard or not. Best people to ask is your family.

Bancan · #13 February 6, 2011, 03:18 PM

Most girls don't like a lot of facial hair or any hair...

Banglaguy · #14 February 6, 2011, 03:51 PM

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^ you are only 15 years old, right ? i could never think of shaving my beard or even asking permission to my parents at that age ! I remember i shaved my beard when i was in class 12. LOL

My dad told me to at the age of around 13 cos I was quite hairy then... But now, it's just everywhere... Its a ''proper'' man's beard according to my teachers...

^^^bancan
Yeah, some girls like it, others don't.... I was once asked by a 13-14 year old girl ''Mister, can you get me some ciggarettes from the shop" loool

Bancan · #15 February 6, 2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Banglaguy
My dad told me to at the age of around 13 cos I was quite hairy then... But now, it's just everywhere... Its a ''proper'' man's beard according to my teachers...

^^^bancan
Yeah, some girls like it, others don't.... I was once asked by a 13-14 year old girl ''Mister, can you get me some --- from the shop" loool

Edit your post. The f word shouldnt be used. I know you mean cigarettes. But it has other hurtful meanings.

al Furqaan · #16 February 6, 2011, 04:06 PM

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Most girls don't like a lot of facial hair or any hair...

never understood why...but then again [according to others] i know nothing about women...

the beard is not a fard, yes. But it is a sunnah, and sunnat acts should be emulated. I myself usually have some sort of "beard" but its both a combination of personal wish as it is an expression of religiosity.

bottom line is do whatever ur gut tells you.

Banglaguy · #17 February 6, 2011, 04:18 PM

so what about a nice trimmed beard? I'll use a trimmer, and keep it around half an inch of my face?

Bancan · #18 February 6, 2011, 04:18 PM

Well, what I found out was they don't like facial hair when it comes to kissing. I dont want to explain why they don't like hair in other places.

Banglaguy · #19 February 6, 2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by al Furqaan
never understood why...but then again [according to others] i know nothing about women...

the beard is not a fard, yes. But it is a sunnah, and sunnat acts should be emulated. I myself usually have some sort of "beard" but its both a combination of personal wish as it is an expression of religiosity.

bottom line is do whatever ur gut tells you.

So is your beard a trimmed one of sorts?

Bancan · #20 February 6, 2011, 04:20 PM

LOL. loving the Bancan told me to part. Thanks mate.

Banglaguy · #21 February 6, 2011, 04:21 PM

Are relationships before marriage haram? (not sexual, but you know the "average"

nwo_rebel · #22 February 6, 2011, 04:22 PM

I am so jealous. I dont have any facial hair at all and I'm 18

@Banglaguy, it isnt Fardh but one you grow it, you have to be willing to keep it. I think that after it becomes a certain length, it is haraam to cut it.

You may even come across many obstacles and tests in your social life. But that all depends on your personality. If your socially awkward already, it might not be a good idea to keep a beard. Muslims already have a bad reputation in western countries like France, England, and USA so you have to have a strong mentality to overcome the harrassment you may face.

Am I being too negative?

Banglaguy · #23 February 6, 2011, 04:35 PM

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I am so jealous. I dont have any facial hair at all and I'm 18

@Banglaguy, it isnt Fardh but one you grow it, you have to be willing to keep it. I think that after it becomes a certain length, it is haraam to cut it.

You may even come across many obstacles and tests in your social life. But that all depends on your personality. If your socially awkward already, it might not be a good idea to keep a beard. Muslims already have a bad reputation in western countries like France, England, and USA so you have to have a strong mentality to overcome the harrassment you may face.

Am I being too negative?

Not negative, but a bit too wary. I'm set and decided after talking to my mum. ~I'm willing to keep a nice trimmed one.... And allah willed for me to grow such a beard, and allah, inshalllah, will do for you one day! One way to grow the beard is to have alot of foods with folic acidy food... You should google it

nwo_rebel · #24 February 6, 2011, 05:03 PM

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Not negative, but a bit too wary. I'm set and decided after talking to my mum. ~I'm willing to keep a nice trimmed one.... And allah willed for me to grow such a beard, and allah, inshalllah, will do for you one day! One way to grow the beard is to have alot of foods with folic acidy food... You should google it

o yeah, i was gonna recommend you the Afridi beard. I think it's pretty cool

Puck · #25 February 6, 2011, 06:21 PM

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o yeah, i was gonna recommend you the Afridi beard. I think it's pretty cool

If he is to keep a beard I think the aspiration should be towards emulating the Mohammad Yusuf, Hashim Amla or the great old man of early cricket - Dr Grace.

Amen.