Darul Ifta Kauzariyya

Trimming of beard

Qu-Id: Q0176
Madhab: General/Other
Date: 01-01-1970
Question:
Is trimming of beard allowed in any medical condition.... Like if the muslim suffers from scalp psoriasis and may need to trim beard to reduce the disease and apply medications?

Answer:
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
الجواب وبالله التوفيق والنجاح

Even if the imams prevented the beared from getting smaller than a handful,it can be cut to the required size for medical treatment.

والله أعلم بالصواب
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Checked & Approved by: Mufti Abdul Hakkim
Published by: Mufti Abdul Hakkim