Does one who shaves his beard from above the cheekbone become an open sinner who is not appointed to the judiciary?
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The questioner : One who shaves his beard, if he intends... from above the cheekbone?
The Shaykh : From above the cheekbone means he shaves part of the beard.
The questioner : Yes, here some of them shave...?
The Shaykh : What we see is that this is forbidden because it is part of the beard. Yes, the issue of open sinfulness—open sinfulness through committing sins—this will come to us, if Allah wills, in the book of testimonies, where it is discussed.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Yes, but the sin is explained. But does it explain and remove the authority, or do we say that the authority is one thing and open sinfulness is another? Because some people are open sinners, but their authority is among the most complete of authorities. Yes, yes, yes.
The questioner : Shaykh, the issue of the translator for the judge: is he appointed to the judiciary?
The Shaykh : No, to the judiciary and other matters. Whatever requires justice is considered as we mentioned regarding the judge.
The Shaykh : From above the cheekbone means he shaves part of the beard.
The questioner : Yes, here some of them shave...?
The Shaykh : What we see is that this is forbidden because it is part of the beard. Yes, the issue of open sinfulness—open sinfulness through committing sins—this will come to us, if Allah wills, in the book of testimonies, where it is discussed.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Yes, but the sin is explained. But does it explain and remove the authority, or do we say that the authority is one thing and open sinfulness is another? Because some people are open sinners, but their authority is among the most complete of authorities. Yes, yes, yes.
The questioner : Shaykh, the issue of the translator for the judge: is he appointed to the judiciary?
The Shaykh : No, to the judiciary and other matters. Whatever requires justice is considered as we mentioned regarding the judge.