The Responsibility of Straightening the Rows in Prayer

Question:
This questioner, Abu 'Umar, says: Some people, especially in the mosques, do not pay attention to straightening the rows. We see some of the front rows and some rows that are behind. Who is responsible for straightening the rows? Is it the imam or the congregation?

Answer:
Everyone is responsible. Everyone is responsible. The imam is responsible in the first place, and the ma'mum (those praying behind the imam) must straighten their rows and stand close together in them, leaving no gaps. They should stand close together in the rows. This is the obligation of the ma'mum. It is also the obligation of the imam to straighten the rows and prevent any disorder in them, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to do. A row should not be started until the row before it is complete. The rows should not be uneven; the first row is completed, then the next, and a new row is not started until the one before it is complete. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,