What is the ruling on shaving the beard for security reasons?
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Question:
He says: In our country, they forbid letting the beard grow, and they imprison and torture anyone who lets his beard grow. I am afraid I will end up in prison. Is it permissible for me to shave my beard given the situation I described?
Answer:
Never disobey Allah (Mighty and Majestic)[Luqman 31:17] The innocent is innocent; if they imprison you, you will come out, if Allah wills, as long as you have not committed a crime. If you are imprisoned, it is for the sake of Allah, and you will be rewarded for it, if Allah wills. As for shaving the beard, it is not permissible. Yes.
He says: In our country, they forbid letting the beard grow, and they imprison and torture anyone who lets his beard grow. I am afraid I will end up in prison. Is it permissible for me to shave my beard given the situation I described?
Answer:
Never disobey Allah (Mighty and Majestic)
and be patient over what befalls you
وَاصْبِرْ عَلَىٰ مَا أَصَابَكَ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حُكم حلق اللحية لأسباب أمنية؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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