What is the ruling on joining a military academy that requires shaving the beard throughout the entire period of service, when there is an available alternative in a civilian college that requires shaving the beard for a limited period when performing compulsory military service?
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It is not permissible to join the college if it entails being forced to shave the beard, because shaving it is an act of disobedience (maʿṣiyah), and it is not permissible for a Muslim to commit an act of disobedience except out of compelling necessity, which is absent in this case.
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