Who Has the Most Right to Lead Congregational Ritual Prayers?

Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Who is the best person to lead prayers? Is it permissible to offer prayers behind someone who does not have a beard? Answer: Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. According to Islamic jurisprudence, the following are the most entitled to lead the congregational prayer, in order of…