What is the ruling on the beard, along with references and page numbers?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Scholars differ on the ruling concerning growing the beard, with two opinions:
The first opinion: The obligation of growing it, which is the view of the Hanafis, Malikis, and Hanbalis.
The second opinion: The recommendation of growing it, which is the view of some later Shafi'is, while others among them definitively ruled that shaving it is forbidden.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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