Will the community be sinful if Imaam is beardless?
Question
If the imam is beardless, will the people be sinful if they remain quiet?
Answer
The sin will be on those who appointed such a person for Imaamat.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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