Barber cutting the beard of a customer
Question
Is the barber also accountable for cutting the beard of this customer if the customer demands so, is it haraam?
Answer
Yes.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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