The ruling on praying behind an imam who lets his garment hang below the ankles or shaves his beard

Question:
He says: There is no imam in our mosque, so sometimes the oldest among us leads the prayer, even though he does not want to recite. Sometimes one who lets his garment hang below the ankles leads us, and sometimes one who shaves his beard leads us. Is it permissible to pray behind these people? May Allah reward you with good. Or should we repeat the prayer at home?

Answer:
Do not repeat it. As long as you have prayed, and praise be to Allah, it is a valid prayer. You prayed behind Muslims, and praise be to Allah. However, it is obligatory upon the imam of every mosque, if he wants to be absent for a valid religious excuse, to appoint someone to lead the people in prayer. He should not leave them like this. The imam has a responsibility and an obligation in this matter. Either he attends himself and fulfills the obligation, or he appoints someone who is qualified to lead the people in prayer. He should not leave the people like this. In any case, your prayer is valid, and praise be to Allah. But you must choose the best of the best for the imamate. If the imam does not appoint anyone, it is up to you to choose the best of the best for the future. As for what has passed, your prayer is valid, and praise be to Allah. Yes. May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.