Q 2: What is the ruling on
shaving the beard to get a job?
It is known that a person who grows his beard cannot find a job. Is a person who shaves his beard to get a job sinful?
A:
It is not permissible for a man to shave his beard, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) ordered us to let the beard grow and forbade imitating the disbelievers in shaving it. Therefore, it is not permissible to shave the beard (Part No. 14; Page No. 463) to get a job since ways of seeking provision are many, thanks to Allah. He (Exalted be He) says,
And whosoever fears Allâh and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty).
And He will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine.
May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.