What can one do if there are others who are capable of leading?
Performing Salaah behind an Imam who shaves or trims his beard less than his
fist, such Salaah will be valid although the Imaam is classified a Faasiq.
If there are other persons worthy of the Musallah, then they should be
appointed to lead the Salaah. Being complacent with the Imaam who trims his
beard will result in the community being sinful.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.