Personal Grooming
Personal grooming is also a matter of focus in Islam. Growing a beard is emphasized by a majority authorities, with it being seen as mandatory by many respected scholars from the 4 major Madh'hab, and others as favorable but not an absolute requirement.
Read more about this topic: Islamic Hygienical Jurisprudence
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