𝗠𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 (14)

Compensation for Shaving a Man’s Beard Questioner: May Allāh reward you and bless you. A question has been raised regarding whether compensation (diyah) is due if a person assaults another and shaves his beard, especially if the beard does not grow back again? Sheikh Sulaymān Ar-Ruhaili hafidahullah: The beard is considered a full, sanctified organ of a man. If someone damages a full, sanctified organ of a man, full compensation (diyah) becomes obligatory (i.e. 100 camels). Therefore, the correct opinion among scholars is that if a person assaults a man and shaves his beard, compensation is due, even if the beard will eventually grow back. The key consideration here is the act of aggression itself. Shaving the beard is an assault that requires compensation, which is currently estimated at 100,000 (Saudi) riyals. Many Muslims, however, willingly offer their cheeks and beards to barbers for a fee of five riyals, neglecting the honour that Allāh has bestowed upon them with their beards. Some Muslims are heedless of this honour. ’Ā'ishah (may Allāh be pleased with her) used to say, "By Him who adorned men with beards, and by Him who honoured men with beards." One of the honours of the beard is that if it is trangressed/damaged, full compensation is due. This is a principle recognised by the reputable scholars: that every full and honourable organ of a person, when assaulted, warrants full compensation. If the organ is one of a pair, then the compensation for one is half. This principle has been established by the authoritative jurists... https://t.me/Menzbenefits/28