is it ok if I trim my beard until I have more facial hair or should I let it grow?
Question
I don’t have much facial hair so is it ok if I trim my beard until I have more facial hair or should I let it grow? I am growing one at the moment but it does not look right?
Answer
You should not trim your beard.
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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