The imamate of one with a large moustache

Question

If the imam is a hafiz and keeps a very large moustache by which his lips are covered, what is the ruling on praying behind him? He keeps a moustache in [his] beard.

Answer

Keeping the moustache so large that it completely covers the lips is contrary to the noble hadith and is makruh.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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