Abdul Samad Khan

A: It is wajib (compulsory) for a Muslim male to grow a beard. It is also wajib to let the beard grow a fist length. It is prohibited to cut or shave the beard. He who does so is a fasiq (sinner) and to shorten it less than a fist length is makruh tahrimi (near haram). This is the view of the majority of scholars. (see Wujub I'efaa al-Lihyah of Shaykh al- Hadith Ml. Muhammad Zakariyya and the footnotes of ex-grand Mufti of Saudia – Shaykh ibn Baaz) Verdict of Keeping the Beard according to the Hanafi Madhab Allama ibn al-Humam (RA) has mentioned that nobody has permitted the trimming of the beard lesser than a fist length. (Fath al- Qadeer; Rad al-Muhtar; Fatawa Mahmudiyya vol.5 pgs.93, 105, 108) Quotations of other Madhahib Hereunder are some quotations from the Ulama of other Madhahib (schools of thought) which support the above. More clarity can be attained by referring to the present day scholars of each Madhab. The Shaafi'ee Madhab Allama Nawawi (RA) s...

== Prophet Sallallahu alyhi wa sallam given Azaan here is the hadith.== It is reported in some narratives that the Prophet ( Sallallahu alyhi wa sallam) himself recited Adhan sometimes. He is reported to call the Adhan in the ears of Hassan at his birth (Sha`bul-Imaan No: 8617 and in Al Mustadrak `al Sahihain No: 4827). ==================== It is also reported to have called Adhan for prayer after his famous sermon during his last pilgrimage (Sahih of Ibn-e-Habban No: 3944). ==================== Another tradition tells us that the Prophet used to call Adhan during his journeys and lead prayer (Al-Ahadith al-Mukhtarah No: 2107) ===================== More Watch this video Mufti Muhammad Akmal Sahab Answered on this Issue :- http://www.youtube.com/ watch?feature=player_embedd ed&v=2AK_tKTU4KY ========================== === source our blog website :  http:// islamtreasure.blogspot.in/ 2012/08/ did-prophet-muhammad-given- azaan.html =======================

20 Rakaat Taraweeh Author: MUFTI HAFIDH SYED ZIAUDDIN NAQSHBANDI, Professor of Islamic Law JAMIA NIZAMIA, Founder of Abul Hasanaat Islamic Research Centre 20 Rakaat Taraweeh Introduction For the sake of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), Allah Ta'ala has graced this Ummah with His boundless benevolence, upon being thankful for which, the Lord Almighty has promised to increase His bounties even more.  The blessed month of Ramadhan is also one among these priceless bounties of Allah Ta'ala.  The doors of Allah’s mercy are kept open this month and the worshippers of Allah Ta'ala freely benefit from it.  Allah Ta’ala has selected Ramadhan for the revelation of His Word, the H...