What should I do if I let my beard grow, but when I travel to my country, I am imprisoned because of it?

Question:
Another person says: I let my beard grow, and when I travel to my country, I am persecuted and imprisoned because of it. What should I do?

Answer:
Do not shave it, do not expose it, and do not drink the horse. Only one who exposes himself to them and harms them is exposed to them. As for the one who leaves them alone, they leave him alone. Fear Allah in your country, in whatever country you are. Fear Allah, act in obedience to Allah, call to Allah, and do not harm people. Do not take pleasure in that. Call to Allah. Your speech is good. Extend your hand. Do not harm anyone. Do not assassinate anyone. And if you restrain your hand from people, you are in a good state. The state and others will not expose you to harm. Adhere to good speech and good conduct wherever you are. Do not shave your beard. And if they say, "Shave it," do not shave it. Rejoice in good. And rejoice in success. If they force you and oppress you, the sin is upon them. As for you, do not shave it, do not shorten it, and let it grow. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Trim the mustaches and let the beards grow. Differ from the polytheists. Trim the mustaches and let the beards grow. Differ from the polytheists."