Praying to the right of the imam in a case of dire necessity

The Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta

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The third question of the fatwa numbered ( 20181 )
Q3: Some people prayed to the right of the imam when there was a crowd. Do they take the ruling of the first row or not?
A3 : There is nothing wrong with praying to the right of the imam, especially in a case of narrow space. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.

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