Clean shaven person leading the salaah
Question
1. Is it permissible for a person who is clean shaven (due to medical reasons - acne) to be Imaam of salaah?
2. If yes, would it still be permissible when there are Ulama and Huffaaz who would meet all requirements of an Imaam?
Answer
It is makrooh for a clean shaven person to lead the namaaz.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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