TYB
The so called Australian hero, they're calling a muslim
has no beard.
Now what?
Many Muslim men grow beards primarily as a religious practice rooted in Islamic teachings, specifically to follow the example (Sunnah) of the Prophet Muhammad, who had a beard and instructed his followers to let theirs grow while trimming the mustache.Key Religious ReasonsThis is supported by authentic hadiths (sayings of the Prophet), such as:"Trim the mustache and let the beard grow; be different from the polytheists" (reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim).
"Be different from the fire-worshippers (Magians): trim the mustache closely and let the beard grow" (Sahih Muslim).
These commands emphasize emulating the Prophet's appearance, distinguishing Muslims from certain non-Muslim groups at the time (e.g., polytheists or Zoroastrians who shaved beards or grew large mustaches), and adhering to the fitrah (natural disposition)—growing a beard is listed among ten natural acts of cleanliness and human nature in a hadith narrated by Aisha (Sahih Muslim).Scholars across major schools of thought (Hanafi, Maliki, Hanbali, Shafi'i) generally view letting the beard grow as either obligatory (wajib, with shaving being prohibited) or highly recommended (strong Sunnah). A minority consider it permissible to shave, but the predominant opinion encourages or requires it as an act of worship and obedience.