Islam and Afghan Beard
It is said that this is Mohammad’s quote: “I have no connection with one who shaves, shouts and tears his clothing eg. in grief or affection.” Thus, it is important for pious Muslims to have beard. The Taliban regime had a punishment for those who were shaving their beards: lashing. The Taliban regime had a code for men to keep their beards long enough – at least 5 centimeter. Also, in the Muslim world, men sometimes dye their hair, beards and mustaches with henna, which needs to be applied periodically in order to maintain its lustrous color.
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