Dress & Attire

How does one specify the Sunnah dressing?

Q: We are told that Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) wore the loin cloth most of the time and the Sahaba (Radiyallahu Anhum) wore shirts referred to as a kurta, some only the loin cloth due to poverty, while others only wore two pieces of cloth. How does one specify the Sunnah dressing? What was the distinguishing difference between the Sahaba (Radiyallahu Anhum) and the Non-Believers? 

Status of a Beard

Q: 

  1. Is it sunnat, waajib or fardh to keep a beard?
  2. When I keep a beard it only troubles me. I keep scratching, rubbing (even in salaah), and applying lotion. Is it permissible for me to shave?