There is beard in Islam but Islam is not only in growing beard.
For every Muslim it is an important obligation to follow our Prophet (saw) because it is PROPHET’S (SAW) RIGHT. As Allah (swt) says :
“Say: If it be that your fathers your sons your brothers your mates or your kindred; the wealth that ye have gained; the commerce in which ye fear a decline; or the dwellings in which ye delight are dearer to you than Allah or His apostle or the striving in His cause; then wait until Allah brings about His decision: and Allah guides not the rebellious.” (9:24)
This is enough encouragement, advice, proof and indication of necessity of loving our Prophet (saw) and it is sufficient to show that this duty is immensely important.
What do we get by following our Prophet (saw). What do we get by emulating him, applying his sunnah, following his words & deeds obeying his commands and avoiding his prohibitions.
Allah(swt) testifies :
Say: "If ye do love Allah follow me: Allah will love you and forgive you your sins for Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful."(3:31)
1) If we love Allah (swt) then what is the proof .How can we show that we love Allah (swt). We can only show it by following the Prophet (saw).
2) If we follow Prophet (saw) then Allah will love us.
"There is beloved hidden within thine heart…..
By love of him the heart is made strong…..
In the Muslim’s heart is the home of Muhammad(saw),
All our glory is from the name of Muhammad (saw). "
The Islamic nations are built on fundamentals which are concealed in man’s heart and the main fundamental is : Love for the Prophet which runs like blood in the veins of the community.
