People tell me there is no evidence in any madhabs of wearing pants above ankles. the beard they say that Maliki madhab only has a goatee or hair around mouth and chin and not whole beard as minimum

The assumption of this 'someone' is inaccurate.

The prohibition of this deed according to the Hanafi Madhab could be found in Shaami vol.6 pg.351 and Fataawa Hindiyya vol.5 pg.333

Among the Shaafi'ee, great scholars such as Imaam Nawawiy and Haafiz ibn Hajar (RA) have also mentioned the severity of this deed. (Sharh Muslim and Fathul Baari)

For the ruling regarding other Madhaahib, we suggest you consult the respective Ulama.

We are unable to confirm the ruling of the Maaliki Madhab regarding the length of the beard as mentioned by yourself. However, the ruling of the following Maaliki scholars apparently contradict your statement: 1. Qaadhi Abdul-Wahhaab (RA) in al-Ma'oonah (vol.3 pg.1706)
2. Imaam Abul-Waleed al-Baaji (RA) in al-Muntaqa (vol.1 pg.266) 3. Ibn Rushd (RA) in al-Bayaan wa Tahseel (vol.17 pg.3391)
4. Al-Qurtubi (RA) in al-Mufhim (vol.1 pg.512 - 513)
5. Muhammad ibn Khulfha al-Ubbi in Ikmaal-ul-Ikmaal-lil-Muslim

After studying the above, you would note that the Madhaahib of Fiqh conform to Hadith. Hence, there is no reason for your confusion.

We still advise that you consult authentic Maaliki Ulama on this subject.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar
FACULTY OF SPECIALTY IN HADITH

CHECKED AND APPROVED: Mufti Ebrahim Desai