Private answer
1) It is not permissible for one who trims the beard to less than a fist length or shaves the beard to officially lead the Salaat.
2) The one who shaves or trims the beard to less than a fist length is a Faasiq and a Faajir (open sinner).
3) Read the following article and search 'beard' under publications to find other information on the beard:?http://www.alislam.co.za/uploads/Leaflet20-20The20Shari20Length20Of20The20Beard.pdf
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