The ruling on the imam saying: “Stand in straight rows and close the gaps”
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Question:
Shaykh Salih, in reality, there are many phrases that some imams say before the takbir: “Stand in straight rows,” “close the gaps,” “stand straight,” and “fill in the gaps.”
Answer:
Yes, this is what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to say to his Companions: “Stand in straight rows,” “stand straight,” “close the gaps,” and “tighten the ranks.” Yes.
Shaykh Salih, in reality, there are many phrases that some imams say before the takbir: “Stand in straight rows,” “close the gaps,” “stand straight,” and “fill in the gaps.”
Answer:
Yes, this is what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to say to his Companions: “Stand in straight rows,” “stand straight,” “close the gaps,” and “tighten the ranks.” Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 07 من 16/شرح كتاب آداب المشي إلى الصلاة/تكره الصلاة في مكان شديد الحر/صالح الفوزان/الفقه — youtube.com (6:29)
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