Ruling on taking some of the beard with the intention of beautification

Question:
This questioner says: What is the ruling on taking some of the beard with the intention of beautification and grooming?

Answer:
If he takes some of it, he will be led to take it all in the future, or take most of it. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded leaving it, letting it grow, letting it hang down, and honoring it. So nothing is to be taken from it, and a person should not open this door for himself. The beard, praise be to Allah, is beauty, and one does not fear it to the extent of lightening it, nor is there any need for that talk. Yes. Rather, this is from Shaytan; he progresses with you little by little. Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) says: Shaytan does not come to you all at once; he does not come to you with the sin, especially if you have faith. He does not come to you with the sin all at once, but little by little. Shaytan progresses with you little by little until you become accustomed to this thing and grow attached to it. Stay away from this. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,