Obedience to the Father in Shaving the Beard
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: My father is strict with me regarding the beard and orders me to shave it. He may even cut off my financial maintenance. He says, “If you do not shave it, you will not find a job.” What is obligatory for me in this matter?
Answer:
It is not permissible to obey a creation in disobedience to the Creator. So do not shave your beard. Provision is with Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Rely upon Allah, and preserve the recommended practices and obligations. Do not pay attention to whoever betrays you or threatens you. Attach your heart to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: My father is strict with me regarding the beard and orders me to shave it. He may even cut off my financial maintenance. He says, “If you do not shave it, you will not find a job.” What is obligatory for me in this matter?
Answer:
It is not permissible to obey a creation in disobedience to the Creator. So do not shave your beard. Provision is with Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Rely upon Allah, and preserve the recommended practices and obligations. Do not pay attention to whoever betrays you or threatens you. Attach your heart to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، تتمة فصل وأما المقام الثاني الذي وقع فيه الغلط — islamhouse.com (1:10:33)
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