Q1017: Is it permissible to shave one’ beard with a razor or a shaver?

A: In my view, it is not clear whether it is illegal to shave the beard or not and it does not seem to be illegal, although it is better to avoid it as a precaution.

Q1018: Having her husband’s permission, a woman works as a hairdresser and earns livelihood. Are the job and the earnings legal?

A: The job and the earnings are legal.

Q1019: If a hairdresser knows that the woman on the face of whom she is putting make-up, intends to show herself off to some non-Mahram men, will the payment made by such a woman be legal?

A: If the hairdresser is certain that her client is putting on make-up just to show off to non-Mahrams and to do illegal things, she must avoid putting make-up on her face and the payment made by such a person will be illegal as a precaution.

Q1020: Is it permissible for a Muslim woman to go to a hairdresser or dress-maker who is one of the People of the Book?

A: In this regard, there is no difference between a Muslim woman and a non-Muslim one; but it is better to avoid going to non-Muslim hairdressers for make-up, because they might tell their husbands about the characteristics of Muslim women.