Can Muslim men wear beards?
Muslim men are permitted to wear short neatly trimmed beards. However, for occupational or operational reasons, where a hazard clearly exists, Muslim men may be required to modify or remove facial hair to such an extent as to enable the correct wearing of breathing apparatus, oxygen masks, or respirators. An effective seal on a respirator can only be achieved when the skin is clean shaven; not withstanding this, Muslim men will not be required to shave their beards in order to perform NBC training drills.
