May you please guide us regarding below what could be possible solution for the query. praying behind an iman who doesnt have a beard or praying behind an imam who has done masaah on socks or/and both situation.
Answer:
(Fatwa: 867/541/L=1432)
(1) It is makrooh to offer salah behind clean shaved imam.
(2) It is not lawful to offer salah behind an imam who does masah (wet wiping) on prevalent woolen, cotton or nylon socks.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband