What is the ruling if the state's regulations prohibit growing the beard or wearing Islamic clothing?

Question:
This questioner says that the government in their country prevents them from growing their beards and wearing Islamic clothing.

Answer:
As for the matter of growing the beard, it is obligatory, and you should not obey anyone, neither the government nor anyone else, in this. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "There is no obedience to a created being in disobedience to the Creator." As for the matter of clothing, if a man covers his 'awrah (the part of the body that must be covered), that is sufficient. The matter of clothing is broad, and it depends on the custom of the people. As long as the man's obligation is to cover his 'awrah, anything beyond that is adornment. What exceeds covering the 'awrah is adornment. If it is easy to do, it is better; if it is not easy, there is no blame on him.