Dress & Attire

Growing the beard to the extent of one fist

Q: The ahadith on beard have been reported with different formulations: The word "Arkhoo" is mentioned in Saheeh Muslim. The words "Waffiroo, Awfiroo, Awfoo, A'foo" are mentioned in Saheeh Bukhari and Saheeh Muslim. Imam Nawawi (r) commenting in his Sharh Saheeh Muslim on the different terms used by the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam), arrives at the following conclusion: "The meaning of which appears all these ahadith is that a person should grow his beard. "

Laser hair removal

Q: Is it allowed in Islam to use a laser machine at home to remove your pubic hair? I ask this question because elders have told me it is not allowed in Islam because at the time of your janaazah your body becomes very very heavy and your soul does not leave your body if you use an object to remove your pubic hair. This is why I wanted to confirm whether it is or not allowed in Islam. I was intending to buy the lumea precision plus.

Designer thobes

Q: Nowadays we have retailers selling designer thobes, the description of just a few are below:

1. "Lawung Introduces the New LW13309, a SUIT FABRIC elegant thobe, ideal for wearing during ramadhan, wedding or eid. With elements of formal flavour and a unique design, this thaub will get you noticed in the right way. Stand out from the masses with this fantastic designer garment. This garment has been specifically designed by viewing current catwalk and high street fashion made from 100% Cotton, this design has it all."

2. Lawung Introduces the New LW12813, a blue carbon fibre style designer thaub with detailing around the chest and neck (see photos) With elements of street flavour and a unique design, this thaub will get you noticed in the right way. Stand out from the masses with this fantastic designer garment. This garment has been specifically designed by viewing current catwalk and high street fashion made from 100% Cotton, this design has it all.

3. Lawung introduces the LW11905, this garment has been specifically designed by viewing current catwalk and high street fashion, made from 100% cotton, 100% wool arms and lycra neck lining, this design has all the potential to be one of Lawung’s best sellers, this Lawung garment is only available until the new launch of our Spring/summer range, so as for all the rest of our designs, this too is a limited edition and stock as normal does not last, so hurry and place your reservations.

Is this not a total mockery of the Sunnah libas of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam? What Naseehah can one impart in this respect?

Trimming the hair on the thighs

Q: Are you allowed to trim the hair on the top of your thighs and on the top part of your leg at the front if the hairs are big to stop you from having doubts when using the toilet or doing ghusl for e.g. having doubts whether the private organ has touched a hair after urinating because it is so close to each other?