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Can a Person Without Beard Lead Prayers?

Social Issues · · October 7, 2026

Question

A brother recently suggested that anyone who does not have a beard can not lead the sala'h because the Sunnah of the prophet was keeping a beard. Is this true?

Answer

There is nothing in the Qur'an or the sahih ahadith (narratives of the sayings) of the Prophet (PBUH) that says that a person, without a beard cannot lead a prayer. Thus, if the Prophet has not made it a necessary condition, how can I make it one? Answer published by Moiz Amjad

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