The ruling on straightening the rows in prayer?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is straightening the rows during prayer obligatory or recommended?
Answer:
It is obligatory. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not begin the takbir until he looked at the rows and ordered them to align their shoulders and ankles. Once the rows were straight, he (peace and blessings be upon him) began the takbir. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is straightening the rows during prayer obligatory or recommended?
Answer:
It is obligatory. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not begin the takbir until he looked at the rows and ordered them to align their shoulders and ankles. Once the rows were straight, he (peace and blessings be upon him) began the takbir. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 363- حكم تسوية الصفوف في الصلاة؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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