Title: Beard as Inherent Nature of a Male Question/Comments: Thank you for your reply and the fact that you emphasize on open-mindedness and tolerance is most important even though people might have different opinions regarding a particular issue. However I feel that you did not entirely comment on my question especially the part in which I say that there are people who cannot grow a beard since they genetically do not have facial hair. If growing of the beard was indeed part of HUMAN NATURE THAN HOW COME SOME PEOPLE EVEN IF THEY WANTED TO GROW A BEARD THEY COULD NOT. That is why I think that growing of a beard cannot be considered a part of a male's nature. I invite your comments. Wasalaam . Adis Duderija Answer: Thank you for your encouraging comments. May the Almighty guide us all to the path of His liking. I do agree that in some regions men do not generally have as heavy and as thick a beard as they have in others. However, as per my information and observation, even in such cases, men still naturally have a heavier and a thicker growth of facial hair as compared to women. In view of this fact, I consider beard to be a part of man's nature. Nevertheless, as I have stated earlier, there can be a difference of opinion on the referred issue. I hope this helps. Regards, Moiz Amjad December 4, 2001