What is the ruling on income derived from shaving the beard?
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The questioner : A man has a barbershop where he shaves heads and beards. Is the income from this forbidden or lawful?
The Shaykh : Shaving is permissible, except for shaving the beard.
The questioner : Shaving the beard.
The Shaykh : Shaving the beard is forbidden.
The questioner : The income he receives from shaving beards.
The Shaykh : Yes, it is forbidden. It is forbidden for him. Did we not say a moment ago that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Ibn Hibban 26:35 Everything that is forbidden, taking compensation for it is forbidden, whether by selling, renting, or otherwise.
The questioner : What if he rents out the shop?
The Shaykh : Even the shop; the owner of the shop who rents it to a person who shaves beards, it is forbidden for him.
The Shaykh : Shaving is permissible, except for shaving the beard.
The questioner : Shaving the beard.
The Shaykh : Shaving the beard is forbidden.
The questioner : The income he receives from shaving beards.
The Shaykh : Yes, it is forbidden. It is forbidden for him. Did we not say a moment ago that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Indeed, when Allah forbids something, He forbids its price
إن الله إذا حرم شيئاً حرم ثمنهThe questioner : What if he rents out the shop?
The Shaykh : Even the shop; the owner of the shop who rents it to a person who shaves beards, it is forbidden for him.