The Imam’s Reminder to Straighten the Rows
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Q2: A mosque imam says after the iqamah: “Straighten your rows, may Allah have mercy on you.” Some imams do not add anything beyond saying “Straighten your rows.” Some people think that saying “may Allah have mercy on you” unites hearts and encourages prayer. Where is the truth in this issue?
A2: The imam’s saying “may Allah have mercy on you” after saying “Straighten your rows” — he should leave it out
because there is no evidence for it.
Q4: A mosque imam always recites Surat al-Sajdah and Surat al-Insan in the Fajr prayer on Friday, considering this a recommended practice. Is there any objection to this?
A4: The imam’s recitation of Surat al-Sajdah and Surat al-Insan in the Fajr prayer is a sunnah (recommended practice) due to the action of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), but he should not make it a habit so that it is not thought to be obligatory.
A2: The imam’s saying “may Allah have mercy on you” after saying “Straighten your rows” — he should leave it out
because there is no evidence for it.
Q4: A mosque imam always recites Surat al-Sajdah and Surat al-Insan in the Fajr prayer on Friday, considering this a recommended practice. Is there any objection to this?
A4: The imam’s recitation of Surat al-Sajdah and Surat al-Insan in the Fajr prayer is a sunnah (recommended practice) due to the action of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), but he should not make it a habit so that it is not thought to be obligatory.
Source
www.alifta.gov.sa
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