Philosophy of Growing Beard Maulana Syed Hussain Ahmad Madni

The Philosophy of Growing Beard (Darhi Ka Falsafa) is a concise yet essential booklet by Shaykh al-Islam Maulana Syed Hussain Ahmad Madni (RA). It provides a comprehensive religious perspective on the obligation and significance of keeping a beard in Islam, drawing evidence from the Qur’an, Hadith, and Islamic jurisprudence. Written originally in Urdu, this work clarifies the status of the beard as an important symbol and hallmark of the Muslim identity and a practice from the Sunnah (way) of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and all previous prophets. It specifically addresses confusion and modern objections regarding the matter, arguing that shaving the beard is an act of disobedience and clarifying the minimum required length (one fist) according to the Hanafi school of thought. This treatise serves to guide Muslims eager to adhere strictly to the Islamic lifestyle.