What is the ruling on praying behind a man who shaves his beard and smokes?
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The Shaykh : He says: What is the ruling on praying behind an imam who shaves his beard and smokes?
There is nothing wrong with praying behind a man who shaves his beard and smokes, but advise him.
But is this a regular, permanent imam in the mosque, or did you just encounter him on the road?
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : He became the imam.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : Fine, pray behind him. However, if you find someone else, that is better, but the prayer is valid.
There is nothing wrong with praying behind a man who shaves his beard and smokes, but advise him.
But is this a regular, permanent imam in the mosque, or did you just encounter him on the road?
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : He became the imam.
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : Fine, pray behind him. However, if you find someone else, that is better, but the prayer is valid.