What is the ruling on taking from the beard out of necessity?
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Question:
What is the ruling on one who says it is permissible to shorten the beard when traveling, if he is heading to a country where he fears fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) for himself?
Answer:
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Let the beards grow long." Is it permissible to disobey the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) by cutting the beard or shortening it? There is no obedience to a created being in disobedience to the Creator. The believer fears Allah and does not fear people. He is patient with whatever harm he receives. If he is harmed because of his adherence to his religion, he is patient with that and does not compromise on any part of his religion.
What is the ruling on one who says it is permissible to shorten the beard when traveling, if he is heading to a country where he fears fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) for himself?
Answer:
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Let the beards grow long." Is it permissible to disobey the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) by cutting the beard or shortening it? There is no obedience to a created being in disobedience to the Creator. The believer fears Allah and does not fear people. He is patient with whatever harm he receives. If he is harmed because of his adherence to his religion, he is patient with that and does not compromise on any part of his religion.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الأخذ من اللحية لحاجة؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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