NOT IN THE BEARD

The fault lies not in the beard! -shayh Muqbil Bin Hadee Al-wadi'ee rahimahullah

There is no sin on the beard. If you see someone with a beard lying, if you see someone with a beard cheating and if you see someone with a beard stealing, then know that the fault lies not in the beard. The fault lies in the person carrying the beard. 

As for the beard itself, then there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. It is from the signs of natural disposition (the Fitrah) and it is also from the traits of the Messenger of Allah, may peace and blessings be upon him and his followers, which he, may the peace and blessings be upon him, has commanded with and obligated. 

What I mean by that is, if you see from amongst those who have a beard, someone who is not upright and someone who is not trustworthy, then that is still not an excuse for you to shave off your beard. And Allah is the One from Whom aid is sought.

[Source: Ijaabat-us-Saa'il, page 222].

*Allaahu I Musta'aan*