A man from Algeria: Whenever he applies for a job, he is asked to shave his beard and abandon congregational prayer. What is the guidance?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner from Algeria says: I am a man from Algeria, and I have neither a house nor money. Whenever I apply to an institution for work, they ask me to shave my beard and abandon congregational prayer in the mosque. This situation has gone on for a long time. Does my situation constitute a dire necessity, such that I should do what they order? Please give us a ruling, may Allah grant you success.
Answer:
No, this is not permissible for you. It is not permissible for you to commit a sin, whether shaving the beard or abandoning congregational prayer,[At-Talaq 65:2-3]. Let your certainty in Allah and your faith in Allah be strong, and seek your provision through lawful means. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner from Algeria says: I am a man from Algeria, and I have neither a house nor money. Whenever I apply to an institution for work, they ask me to shave my beard and abandon congregational prayer in the mosque. This situation has gone on for a long time. Does my situation constitute a dire necessity, such that I should do what they order? Please give us a ruling, may Allah grant you success.
Answer:
No, this is not permissible for you. It is not permissible for you to commit a sin, whether shaving the beard or abandoning congregational prayer,
And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out (3) And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah - then He is sufficient for him
وَمَن يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يَجْعَل لَّهُ مَخْرَجًا وَيَرْزُقْهُ مِنْ حَيْثُ لَا يَحْتَسِبُ وَمَن يَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ فَهُوَ حَسْبُهُ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [137 -2802] رجل من الجزائر كلما تقدم للعمل طُلب منه حلق اللحية وترك صلاة الجماعة فما التوجيه؟ — youtube.com
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