FatwaFederal TerritoriesDress, Awrah & Adornment
AL-KAFI #809 : HUKUM MENYIMPAN JANGGUT
What is the ruling on keeping a beard?
Short answer
Scholars differ on the ruling of keeping a beard. The majority of jurists and some Shafi'i scholars consider it obligatory, while other Shafi'i scholars consider it recommended.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Dress, Awrah & Adornment
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Scholars differ on the ruling of keeping a beard. The majority of jurists and some Shafi'i scholars consider it obligatory, while other Shafi'i scholars consider it recommended. This fatwa adopts the view that keeping a beard is recommended for those who have one and are not prohibited by any party. The beard should be kept neat and well maintained so that it does not look unkempt.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Setelah meneliti kenyataan, kami menyatakan bahawa menyimpan janggut adalah sunat dan sayugia dilaksanakan oleh mereka yang mempunyai janggut dan tiada sebarang larangan serta tegahan oleh mana-mana pihak.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #809 : HUKUM MENYIMPAN JANGGUT”, 15 September 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/2590-al-kafi-809-hukum-menyimpan-janggut. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-keeping-a-beard/