The imamate of an amrad (beardless youth)

Question

If a young man has reached puberty but is an amrad (a beardless youth), what is the ruling on praying behind him?

Answer

It is permissible, but one who is not an amrad takes precedence over him, especially when the amrad is handsome and comely.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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