The us claimed that the al qaida hijackers had a book that said they should shave off their beards ,is this allowed in jihad

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It is not permissible to shave off the beard at any time including Jihaad. A Mujaahid may only dye his head beard black to make himself look young to his enemy.

and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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