What is the ruling on praying behind an imam who shaves his beard?
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Question:
This person is asking about praying behind an imam who shaves his beard. If you find an imam who is upright,
Answer:
who does not shave his beard and whose sins are not apparent, pray behind him. If you do not find one, pray behind the imam even if he shaves his beard. Do not abandon the congregational prayer. Do not abandon the congregational prayer. If you find a congregation behind an upright imam, go to them. If the matter comes down to you praying alone or praying behind this imam, pray behind him, because the congregational prayer is obligatory. The congregational prayer is obligatory.
This person is asking about praying behind an imam who shaves his beard. If you find an imam who is upright,
Answer:
who does not shave his beard and whose sins are not apparent, pray behind him. If you do not find one, pray behind the imam even if he shaves his beard. Do not abandon the congregational prayer. Do not abandon the congregational prayer. If you find a congregation behind an upright imam, go to them. If the matter comes down to you praying alone or praying behind this imam, pray behind him, because the congregational prayer is obligatory. The congregational prayer is obligatory.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الصلاة خلف إمام يحلق لحيته؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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