Islamic knowledge and scientific reason of beard

 

Islamic knowledge and scientific reason of beard

           

All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. Peace and blessing be upon whom Allah sent as a mercy to the Worlds, upon his Family, his Companions and his Brothers till the Day of Resurrection.

Know that in principle, letting grow the beard is obligatory according to the majority of the scholars of the jurisprudential Schools, and among them those of the four Schools and others. Ibn Hazm has even reported that there is Ijmâ` (a scholarly consensus) as regards this issue(1).The reference of the Ijmâ` is the Prophet’s صلَّى الله عليه وسلَّم hadith: “Trim closely the moustaches and let the beards grow, oppose the Magians”(2) and his saying صلَّى الله عليه وسلَّم: “Do the opposite of what the polytheists do. Have full beards and shorten the moustaches”(3) and in another narration: “Cut the moustaches short and keep the beards”(4).

These are some arguments regarding the obligation of leaving the beard grow and the prohibition from shaving it, as this goes against the order of the Prophet صلَّى الله عليه وسلَّم. Moreover, Allah عزَّ وجلَّ warns against disobeying the Prophet صلَّى الله عليه وسلَّم by saying:

﴿فَلْيَحْذَرِ الَّذِينَ يُخَالِفُونَ عَنْ أَمْرِهِ أَنْ تُصِيبَهُمْ فِتْنَةٌ أَوْ يُصِيبَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ﴾ [النور: 63].

The meaning of the verse:

﴾And let those who oppose the Messenger’s (Muhammad صلَّى الله عليه وسلَّم) commandment (i.e. his Sunnah legal ways, orders, acts of worship, statements, etc.) (among the sects) beware, lest some Fitnah (disbelief, trials, afflictions, earthquakes, killing, overpowered by a tyrant, etc.) befall them or a painful torment be inflicted on them.﴿ [An-Nûr (The Light): 63].

Also, because shaving it is changing Allah’s creation.

Scientific reasons

1.     Blocks UV Rays

Extensive scientific research has shown that thick beards are capable of blocking out 95 percent of the UV rays from the sun. Not only do beards prevent your skin from getting burnt but they also help to protect your skin from getting cancer.

2. Shaving Gives You Acne

If you have a beard, then the chances are very strong that you have smooth skin under that facial hair. Shaving your face helps to spread the bacteria that causes acne. This means that allowing your beard to grow and taking proper care of your beard encourages healthy skin.

3.  A Natural Filter

Men who grow a moustache enjoy the benefits of having microscopic allergens kept out of their noses and, as a result, the reduction of the effects of conditions such as hay fever and other allergies. With a beard, that filtering protection is taken to a whole new level. In fact, a beard will help keep those same allergens and airborne bacteria out of your mouth, which will lead to overall better health. When you combine a beard with a moustache, you get twofold protection that a clear-faced male cannot get. Of course, you do need to take steps to clean and maintain your facial hair filter, and beard oil is one of the most popular grooming methods for men who grow beards.

4. Fewer Wrinkles

Another side-effect of having less exposure to the sun is that you get less wrinkles. While the option to protect the face from wrinkles by using a beard is not open to everyone, those who do have the opportunity to take advantage of this beauty benefit should get on board and start growing their beards right now.

5. Keeps Skin Moist

Shaving opens up the pores in your skin and can also cause cuts on your face that will dry out your skin over time. In the summer and winter, exposed pores create a situation where your skin loses it moisture and can start to flake. When you have a beard, you avoid all of these issues and keep your skin nice and healthy. 

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