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[quote]>>I believe the sunnah is to let the beard flow and not to cut it or trim at all. The minimum requirement is one fist length of beard, but sunnah is to let it grow as long as it goes. You are saying trimming it is sunnah, that is incorrect.

Firts, assuming that keeping a beard is Sunnah, it would be to keep it tidy. And trimming comes about in keeping it tidy.

>>If this is true, then it is contradictory to your logic of doing what is natural. Another contradiction with your logic is to have a beard but trim the moustache (as is the sunnah). Why different standards on different hairs? What is natural?

Because trimming moustache (so that it does not impede with food) has to do with hygiene. Same for the other hair (and there are logical explanations as to removing those hairs) i.e. proper hygiene, just as it is with 'circiumcision'.

I would argue that these traditions were established as far back as Adam and Abraham for sure, and hence are part of our inherent guidance.

On the other hand eating sharks, lions etc. has never been a part of the established customs of Muslims.

Edited by: junaidj on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 6:36 PM[/quote]

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