Having long hair and a long beard at the same time

4-6-2002 | IslamWeb

Question:

I would like to know whether it is Haram for a Male Muslim to have a long beard and a long hair at the same time. As far as I know, a Male Muslim is advised to have long beard but I have a doubt on having a long hair. I heard from friend of mine that it's ok to have both long hair and long beard at the same time as long as you practice the religion correctly.

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Answer:

Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the World; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions.

It is a duty to let one's beard grow. So, whoever shaves it is a sinner since the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said: "Differ from the polytheists: let your beards grow and shave your moustaches" . [Reported by Imam al-Bukhari ].
As for one's hair, a Muslim has the choice to shave, shorten or to let it grow. It is recorded in Sahih Muslim from " Anas (Radiya Allahu Anhu) that the hair of Allah's Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) touches his shoulders" .
Allah knows best.