What is the religious ruling on men's barbering that involves cutting in the style of Al-Qaza' and shaving beards? And is the earning from this profession lawful?
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Shaving the beard is unlawful (); consequently, working in the profession of shaving beards is unlawful, and one must cease it and repent to Allah. As for shaving the head, it is permissible, and qaza’ (shaving part of the head and leaving part) is disliked () but not unlawful. Earning from it is considered a lowly earning, but it does not reach the degree of unlawfulness.
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