What is the ruling on praying in a row that has gaps?
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Question:
The questioner asks: What is the ruling on praying when there are gaps in the row?
Answer:
The prayer is valid, but these gaps must be closed, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Close the gaps. Close the gaps. Align yourselves. Align your shoulders and ankles." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) encouraged aligning the rows, the alignment of the worshippers, the connection of the rows, and the straightness of the rows. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) paid great attention to the rows and ordered the closing of the gaps, saying: "Do not leave a gap in them for Satan." Yes.
The questioner asks: What is the ruling on praying when there are gaps in the row?
Answer:
The prayer is valid, but these gaps must be closed, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Close the gaps. Close the gaps. Align yourselves. Align your shoulders and ankles." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) encouraged aligning the rows, the alignment of the worshippers, the connection of the rows, and the straightness of the rows. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) paid great attention to the rows and ordered the closing of the gaps, saying: "Do not leave a gap in them for Satan." Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الصلاة في صف به فرج؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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