Ruling on closing the rows for the funeral prayer

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Q582: The questioner asks: What is the ruling on closing the rows in the funeral prayer?
A582: The funeral prayer does not have a specific requirement to close the rows like the rows in the regular prayer. The rows of the funeral prayer do not have a specific form, except that it is recommended to increase the number of rows behind the deceased.

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