Book Summary:

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Book Title
Growing a Beard In Light of Quran, Sunnah
and Modern Science by Dr. Gohar
Mushtaq Published by Ta-Ha Publishers, Ltd. UK

Dr. Gohar Mushtaq has written a penetrating book
on the significance of the beard in Islam. While
many present-day Muslims seek to minimize the
significance of the beard, Dr. Gohar, relying on
both religious and scientific documentation, has
shown many of the deeper spiritual, and
psychological implications involved in both
shaving and growing the beard.

(From Foreword by Imam Zaid Shakir)

• Book Summary
• This book provides a detailed study on
  the importance of growing the beard in Islam. In
  the present age, many Muslims are affected by the
  Western imperialism and media so much that they
  do not consider the beard as a symbol of Muslim
  identity anymore. The author has combined various
  disciplines in this book tafseer, ahaadeth,
  opinions of Islamic jurists, history, social
  psychology, biology as well as comparative
  religion.
• The authors research is wide-ranging
  from the history of the beard among various
  nations in the past and present to the reasons
  for the rise of beardless culture among Muslims.
  He delves deep into the psychological and
  sociological reasons which resulted in the
  negligence of this important Sunnah by many
  present day Muslims. To strengthen his case, the
  author has presented the recent scientific
  research done by social psychologists which shows
  that the presence of a beard on mans face makes
  him appear more attractive, intellectual, honest
  and heroic both in the eyes of women as well as
  men.
• About the Author
• Dr. Gohar Mushtaq is a scientist as
  well as an Islamic researcher. He holds a Ph.D.
  degree in Chemistry (Rutgers University) and B.S.
  degree in Medical Technology (York College of The
  City University of New York). He frequently
  delivers Fridays khutbaahs and lectures at
  various educational institutions, mosques and
  Islamic centers in the areas of New York, New
  Jersey and Connecticut.
• Places to purchase a copy of this book
• Maktaba Darussalam (Brooklyn, New York) TO ORDER
  BY PHONE [phone]
• Also available at www.islamicbookstore.com
• Contact Ta-Ha Publishers in New York (Arshad Khan
  718-359-4446)