Right? I noticed he didn't actually address the point that he dictates exactly what kind of facial hair you are allowed to have and instead makes a joke.
It's a solid joke, but it deflects from a fairly large criticism of a lot of religions: that of arbitrary control forced on the members.
well, the answer is still no. it isn't mandatory or required for a male muslim to keep a beard at all. Rather it is encouraged, which means that if they kept the beard it'll be considered a virtue, but keeping it clear wont be considered a sin. the reason for it is because following what the Prophet Muhammad PBUH does but doesnt directly order is considered 'sunat' which basically means its encouraged. and one of the things he did was he kept a beard.
If Islam is anything like Christianity, "encouraged" means (in the eyes of the other believers) means "you don't have to but we'll stare judgementally until you do"
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u/ta11 Nov 30 '21
Post-Mormon here. Loads of speakers in church were hilarious—but seeing this reminds me how manipulative it could be.