What is the ruling on obeying one's parents in the command to shave the beard?
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Question:
This question has been asked repeatedly. He says that his parents are ordering him to shave his beard.
Answer:
My brothers, it is not permissible to obey one’s parents, nor to obey anyone, in disobedience to Allah. Shaving the beard is a sin and is forbidden. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Mishkat al-Masabih 3696 So do not obey them.
This question has been asked repeatedly. He says that his parents are ordering him to shave his beard.
Answer:
My brothers, it is not permissible to obey one’s parents, nor to obey anyone, in disobedience to Allah. Shaving the beard is a sin and is forbidden. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
A creature is not to be obeyed when it involves disobedience to the "Creator.”
لا طاعه لمخلوق في معصيه الخالق
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم طاعة الوالدين في الأمر بحلق اللحية؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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