# Trimming of beard

**Institution:** Darul Ifta Kauzariyya
**Category:** Miscellaneous
**Madhab (School):** General/Other
**Mufti / Jurist:** Rafiyudheen
**Published Date:** January 01, 1970
**Canonical URL:** https://mail.daruliftakauzariyya.com/fatwa-archive/793-Trimming-of-beard

---

## Question

Is trimming of beard allowed in any medical condition.... Like if the muslim suffers from scalp psoriasis and may need to trim beard to reduce the disease and apply medications?

## Answer / Fatwa Ruling

Even if the imams prevented the beared from getting smaller than a handful,it can be cut to the required size for medical treatment.

---
*© 2026 Darul Ifta Kauzariyya. Verified and published according to the Islamic legal sources.*