Reasons To keep beard
1) For the love of the prophet(SAW) - I felt ashamed saying I admired him the most and not trying what I can to have appearances like how he advised.
2) Due to 1), felt Guilty of saying I love the prophet(SAW) and cutting the beard. I tried the Craig David, I knew it wasn't enough, I knew its not what distinguished me from the kaffirs.
3) I heard Allah(SWT) is pleased with those that seek to please him by displeasing the kaffirs.And Subahan-allah, so many other benefits to keeping the beard.
4) I wanted to distinguish my self from the People of Lut(AS).

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