Jamiatul Ulama KZN Council of Muslim Theologians
Nasihah (Advice): Trim the moustache
Sayyiduna Ibn Umar radiyallahu anhuma reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Be different from the idolaters. Let the beard grow and trim the moustache.” (Sahih Bukhari)
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Question and Answer:
- Q. Please explain the ruling regarding the shortening of the moustache. Is it compulsory to use a blade and remove it completely or can I just trim and shorten it using scissors or electric clippers?
(Question published as received)
- Shaving and trimming the moustache are both established from the Hadith. There is a difference of opinion amongst the jurists as to which one is better as well. Hence, one has the choice of either trimming or shaving the moustache with trimming being the better option. (Fataawa DUZ 7/301-302)
Electric shavers are counted as trimmers as they remove hair by a scissor action and not a shaving action.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Moosa Salie
Mufti Taahir Hansa
(The answer hereby given is specifically based on the question asked and should be read together with the question asked. Islamic rulings on this Q&A newsletter are answered in accordance to the Hanafi Fiqh unless otherwise stated.)
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