Removing The Beard To Get A Job

QUESTION:

"Is it permissible to remove or trim the beard in preparation for a job interview? I do not want to keep my beard for fear of losing a good job opportunity. I know that the requirements of all mazhabs of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaah is at least a fist's length. Please advice."

ANSWER:
Many traditional scholars of Islam are well travelled to many parts of the world, and thus are well aware of the situation in those places.

Many individuals who have been turned down for having long beards, but by the grace of Allah, were later given better employment with their beards.

Infact, let us be aware too that there are also those without beards who still fail in interviews.

Let us adhere to the Sunnah and place our trust in Allah, and not be influenced by the tricks of Syaitaan.

Allah SWT is the Controller and Sustainer of everything.