What does Islam say about growing beards?
In Islam, the growing of beards is generally encouraged, with various hadiths from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ providing guidance on this practice. The Prophet ﷺ said, Differ from the polytheists: let your beards grow and trim your mustaches.
Sahih al-Bukhari 77:109. This statement highlights the importance of distinguishing Muslims from non-Muslims through their appearance, specifically regarding facial hair.
Additionally, several narrations emphasize the command to let beards grow and to trim mustaches. For instance, Sahih Muslim states that the Prophet ﷺ commanded to trim the mustaches and let the beard grow
Sahih Muslim 2:68. Similarly, Sunan al-Tirmidhi records that the Messenger of Allah commanded us to trim the mustaches closely and let the beards grow long
Sunan al-Tirmidhi 43:34.
These teachings indicate that maintaining a beard is viewed as part of the Sunnah, and many scholars across both Sunni and Shia traditions agree on its importance as a practice that aligns with Islamic identity.
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Sahih al-Bukhari 77:109
Sahih al-Bukhari · Book 77, Hadith 109 · Narrated by Ibn Umar
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'Differ from the polytheists: let your beards grow and trim your mustaches.' Ibn Umar used to, whenever he performed Hajj or Umrah, hold his beard and trim what exceeded.
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Sahih Muslim 2:68
Sahih Muslim · Book 2, Hadith 68 · Narrated by Ibn Umar
The Prophet (ﷺ) commanded to trim the mustaches and let the beard grow.
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Sunan al-Tirmidhi 43:34
Sunan al-Tirmidhi · Book 43, Hadith 34 · Narrated by Ibn Umar
The Messenger of Allah commanded us to trim the mustaches closely and let the beards grow long.
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