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General Fiqh The Majlis Vol 21 No 07, p.4

Is it permissible for a Muslim barber to shave the beards of non-Muslims?

Question

Is it permissible for a Muslim barber to shave the beards of non-Muslims?

Answer

It is haraam for a barber to cut/ shave the beard of even non-Muslims. Similarly it is haraam for him to cut the hair of females, even if they are non-Muslims. The Qur'aan forbids aiding and abetting in sin and transgression.

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