In our masjid for almost 2-3 years an elder brother used to come early every Jummah, vacuum & clean the prayer area. He also used to give adhan. Now the people who run the masjid are salafi, said he cannot give the adhan because he does not have a beard. What would be the proper way of doing something like this. This has upset and saddened the elder brother very much.
The elder brother who you have mentioned seems to have a lot of love and
affection for the upkeep of the Musjid. That is really heartening to see in
these times, when people have lost the importance of Salaat and Musjid,. The
people of the Musjid are really fortunate in having someone like him.
Instead of dismissing him immediately for his wrongdoing, they should adopt
diplomacy by advising him first on the importance of the beard in Islam,
because it is possible he is not aware of it. If the brother, after being
informed about the beard, still does not keep a beard, then he should be
dismissed since it is Makrooh for a Faasiq (open sinner) to give Adhaan or
Iqaamat if there are other righteous people present. (Mahmoodiya vol.2
pg.66)
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai