Why do Muslims have weird beards?

The Prophet Muhammad is believed to have had a beard and those who insist that devout Muslims grow beards argue that they are doing no more than asking the faithful to emulate the Prophet’s actions. Followers of Shia Islam generally prefer closely cropped beards, which are mostly “like two, or three days’ growth”.

Why is it haram to shave your beard?

For others, the hadith is religious law and shaving the beard is seen as haram. According to Sheikh Ibn Taymiyah, those who imitate the kuffar on the outside- even by shaving the beard- will begin to imitate their bad deeds, habits, and beliefs, thus leading them on a slippery slope of non-belief.

Can a Muslim man grow a beard?

The new Muslim Reform Movement, a global network of leaders, advocating for human rights, peace and secular governance, supports the right of Muslim men to grow — or not grow — the beard. As Americans, we believe in freedom of religion.

Do beards symbolize masculinity in Islam?

The Some City Tribune published a photo of bright-eyed young men, who were not Muslim, in the audience at the mosque, their faces covered with beard scruff. XYZ TV later reported: “The lihya — or beard — is a symbol of masculinity and dignity. When Muslim men grow their beards, they are readily identified as followers of Islam.”

Did the prophet Muhammad have a beard?

One such hadith, in a collection by Muslim scholar Muhammad al-Bukhari centuries ago, stipulates: “Cut the moustaches short and leave the beard.” The Prophet Muhammad is believed to have had a beard and those who insist that devout Muslims grow beards argue that they are doing no more than asking the faithful to emulate the Prophet’s actions.

Why are these men smiling with scruffy beards?

The men were smiling widely, their cheeks scruffy from not shaving, to support “Grow Your Beard” month. The Some City Tribune published a photo of bright-eyed young men, who were not Muslim, in the audience at the mosque, their faces covered with beard scruff.