THE RULING ON THE IMAM OF ONE WHO SHAVES HIS BEARD
Question:
Is there any authentic Hadith which proves that prayer (Salah) behind one who shaves his beards is invalid
Answer:
There is no authentic evidence to prove that prayer behind an Imam who shaves his beard is invalid, as far as we know.
Permanent Committee for Research and Verdicts
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