In Islamic jurisprudence, there is a significant obligation for followers to adhere to one of the four Sunni schools of thought. These schools, namely the Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, and Hanbali, have played a vital role in shaping and interpreting Islamic law throughout history and continue to do so today. Adhering to a specific school of…Continue reading The Obligation to Follow One of the Four Schools of Thought
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The Beard in Islam
Keeping the Beard The beard is associated with the devout Muslim male, but what are the proofs for it, what do the four schools say about it and what is the ruling for the one who doesn’t keep it? The Evidence The primary evidence used, as in Sahih Bukhari, is narrated by ibn `Umar رضي…Continue reading The Beard in Islam