What is the ruling on trimming the beard out of fear of being fired from one's job?
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Question:
He says: A man works in a company, and its managers ordered him to trim his beard, or else he would be dismissed from his job.
Answer:
My brother, you are a Muslim, and a Muslim is tested and tried in his religion. So be patient in your religion and do not trim your beard. Provision is in the hand of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Provisions are abundant, companies are numerous, and jobs are plentiful. If it does not work out for you to work at this company except by committing a sin, do not work, do not work by committing a sin. Allah (Mighty and Majestic) says:[At-Talaq 65:2-3]. So hold fast to your religion. If you do not find work at this company, there are other jobs and other companies, and praise be to Allah.
He says: A man works in a company, and its managers ordered him to trim his beard, or else he would be dismissed from his job.
Answer:
My brother, you are a Muslim, and a Muslim is tested and tried in his religion. So be patient in your religion and do not trim your beard. Provision is in the hand of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Provisions are abundant, companies are numerous, and jobs are plentiful. If it does not work out for you to work at this company except by committing a sin, do not work, do not work by committing a sin. Allah (Mighty and Majestic) says:
And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out (3) And will provide for him from where he does not expect.
وَمَن يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يَجْعَل لَّهُ مَخْرَجًا وَيَرْزُقْهُ مِنْ حَيْثُ لَا يَحْتَسِبُ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الأخذ من اللحية خشية الطرد من العمل؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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