What is the ruling on trimming the beard to avert the danger of arrest and harm in a country where such incidents are widespread?
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If bearded individuals are exposed to certain harm, such as imprisonment in your country, then there is no objection to trimming the beard, in obedience to your parents, to the extent that removes this expected harm.
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