Hair and Nails

Beard, Miswaak & Turban

Q:

  1. Did Nabi (Sallahu Alaihi Wasallam) ever trim His Blessed beard?
  2. If not, how is a fist lenght beard an emphasized Sunnah?
  3. Which is more rewarding; a trimmed fistful beard or a completely untrimmed natural beard?
  4. On what basis is it sinful to trim (not shave) the beard less than a fist length (and not resembling the non-believers)?
  5. Is there any Narration that directly prohibits trimming (not shaving) the beard less than a fist length?
  6. Is Miswaak, wearing a turban on the same level as Sunnah, higher or lower, in comparison to having a fist length beard?
  7. Is a person sinful if he does not use a Miswaak or wear a turban?

Women cutting their hair

Q: 

  1. Is there any Quranic Verse or Narration that directly prohibits women from cutting their hair in a manner which does not resemble the non-believers or men? 
  2. On what basis are women prohibited from cutting their hair in a manner that does not resemble the non-believers or men?

Neatening the beard

Q: Is it allowed in Islam for a male to neaten the beard (NOT CUT) while it is still growing to a fist length (Not yet a fist length) as I am still in my teens and my beard has become extremely wild which is not exactly 'in my opinion' what Islam teaches. To me Islam teaches dignity in portraying ourselves to promote Islam rather than be seen as primitive and uncouth.