Use Of Logic And Aqal In Understanding Religion
The question is whether Prophet (sws) actually ordered men to grow beard or was it something else. The analysis of narrations related to beard tells a different story, where actual prohibition that Prophet was aiming for was discouragement of arrogant appearance through trimming of long moustache. In addition to this, the very directive fits perfectly within framework of Quran and Sunnah where Takabbur has been regarded a big sin.