Can I shave hair on the neck and spare the beard?
Question
I understand it is haram to shave the beard. However, is it permissible to shave the hair on the neck and to spare the beard on the face? JazakAllah
Answer
It is permissible to remove the hair from the neck.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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