The ruling on shaving the beard and whether it is among the major sins

Question:
Is shaving the beard one of the major sins?

Answer:
Shaving the beard is forbidden (haram). It is not among the major sins, but it is forbidden. It may be that if one does it openly and is lax about it, it becomes a major sin. Doing it openly turns it into a major sin. As for merely shaving it, it is considered forbidden and a sin. However, if it is accompanied by belittling, doing it openly, and mocking the beard, it may develop into something greater than a major sin. Yes. What? The prize. If the one who shaves the beard is mistaken, he is mistaken. It is not permissible to go against the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). He may be ignorant and not know, or he may be knowledgeable and have made a mistake.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence the Shaykh