I keep one fist beard but few of hairs on sides are standing. I try oil on them etc but it does not help. May I just trim little only those on sides?Jazakallah.

7 May 2002 · 24 Safar 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 5582English

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I keep one fist beard but few of hairs on sides are standing. I try oil on them etc but it does not help. May I just trim little only those on sides?Jazakallah.

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1. If the strands of hair from the beard is more than the length of your fist, you may trim them. If they are within the length of your fist, you may tidy your beard by applying il and combing it.

2. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) advised to use olive oil.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

Answered by: Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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