Dress & Attire

Q:

1. How long was the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam's) beard?

2. Did the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) trim his beard if it was longer than a fist?

3. What is the Shariah ruling of keeping a beard longer than a fist?

4. Is the following information about the length of the beard correct? Please provide reference.

THE BEARD: Abū Zur'ah (one of Salaf) said: “Abū Hurayrah used to take a hand hold from his beard then cut what was more than a fistful.” [مصنف ٨\٣٥٦]

Imām Abū Ḥaneefah رحمه الله: “It is said; 'Whoever has a long beard (more than fistful), he has no intellect'.” [الثقات لابن حبان ٩\١٦٢]

Imām ash-Shāfi'ī رحمه الله: “When the beard is lengthened (more than a fist-length), the intellect is shortened.” [الوافي بالوفيات ٢\١٢٣]

al-Qāḍī 'Iyyaḍ رحمه الله: “As for taking from (a beard longer than a fistful), its length and its width, it is good.” [إكمال المعلم ٢\٣٦]

Shaykh al-Albānī: “It (trimming hair from beard that exceeds fist-length) is reported from Companions & no one opposed them.” [الهدى والنور]

Q: I am a 20 year old female. I have recently noticed a problem in my hair, it's thin, damaged and there are lots of patches. Unfortunately I once straightened my hair and those chemicals destroyed it. I was advised to shave my head. Will it be okay if I do so as it is not for a fashion statement/imitating males? I do happen to cover my hair at all times.

Q:

1. A 67 year old widowed woman dyes her grey hair. Is this permissible?

2. In general, is it permissible for woman to dye their grey hair?

Q: Can I use perfume which contains alcohol?

Q: My wedding is yet to come and I am on the look out for a wedding ring for my fiance. I wanted to know can men wear any other ring beside gold as I know gold is haraam for men. Also what if on the ring it has a diamante stud on it? Or does it have to be a plain silver ring weighing less then 4.35g? If you could answer me I would be very grateful.

Q: Is it haraam to wear shorts? Ahaadees say a man must cover himself from the navel to above the knees. If it's true, then does it mean that we can wear shorts and offer prayers in it? Waiting for your answer.

Q: Is it permissible for women to wear clear contact lenses?

Q: I have this shirt with world countries and their flags. Is it okay if I wear it or not?

Q: Can you apply beef gelatine on your face as a hair remover and then peel it off?

Q: Is it permisbble for men to wear underwear that features the following:

1. Animate images.

2. Large and bold textual inscriptions.

3. Large logos.

4. Bright feminine coloruys and patterns.

5. Lewd and sexy inscriptions.