I am sixteen years old and I am getting at that stage where the hair growth of my beard is getting very fast. I want to keep a beard, of a fist’s length but my mother does not allow me at all. Even if I get the slightest beard, she strictly orders me to completely trim my beard and if I don’t, conditions might get extremely harsh and untolerable! Then, my mother will also tell my father to order me to trim my beard. I have tried to apply wisdom and diplomacy, but of no use. My mother still notices my beard and STRICTLY orders me to trim it down. I am very worried. Please tell me what to do.
You should firmly tell your mother that you will obey the orders of Allah Ta
‘ala and His Rasul (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) over her orders. Rasulullah
(Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, ‘There is no obedience of any creation
in the disobedience of Allah.’ (Mishkaat)
You should make Sabr on the harsh treatment but do not compromise. Your
patience will yield sweet fruits, Insha Allah.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.