What is the ruling on growing the mustache while lengthening its sides (sabalin) and trimming what exceeds and hangs over the lips, and is trimming the beard forbidden?
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The answer to this question was previously provided in : 131451 titled: "The Prophet’s Guidance (PBUH) Regarding the Moustache," and fatwa: 145576 titled: "How to Trim the Moustache, and the Ruling on Leaving its Sides." For details on the ruling of trimming the beard, please refer to fatwa: 73062.
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