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General Fiqh The Majlis Vol 23 No 04, p.12

Is it permissible for a Muslim barber to trim or shave the beards of non-Muslims, and is he allowed to cut hair according to non-Muslim styles?

Question

Is it permissible for a Muslim barber to trim or shave the beards of non-Muslims, and is he allowed to cut hair according to non-Muslim styles?

Answer

It is haraam for a Muslim barber to trim/shave the beards of people or to cut hair in any non-Muslim style. His income is haram, and he comes under the Curse of Allah Ta'ala whilst engaging in his satanic profession.

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