What is the ruling on shortening the beard?

The questioner : What is the ruling on shortening the beard, O Shaykh? Shortening the beard is forbidden, Shaykh?

The Shaykh : It is not permissible, it is not permissible.

The questioner : Is it the same ruling as shaving it completely?

The Shaykh: No.

The questioner : Meaning, it is a lesser sin.

The Shaykh : It is lesser, but it is not permissible.
The student : Beware, beware of the pitfalls here a little.

The Shaykh : No, it is not...
The student : Okay, let's go back the same way, that is better...

The questioner : With one person, meaning, yes, O Shaykh, is zakat permissible...

The Shaykh : That is enough, my brother...