What is the ruling on moving between rows to fill a gap in front of me?
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Question:
He says: I prayed the night prayer in congregation, then I found a gap in the row in front of me, and I moved forward to the gap after the takbir of intention, while I was in prayer. What is the ruling on my prayer, and what should I do if something like that happens to me one day?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with moving a few steps to the row in front of you to fill the gap. It is permissible to walk a few steps in prayer out of need. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) walked in prayer; he went up the pulpit and came down while in prayer. A little walking is fine if there is a need for it.
He says: I prayed the night prayer in congregation, then I found a gap in the row in front of me, and I moved forward to the gap after the takbir of intention, while I was in prayer. What is the ruling on my prayer, and what should I do if something like that happens to me one day?
Answer:
There is nothing wrong with moving a few steps to the row in front of you to fill the gap. It is permissible to walk a few steps in prayer out of need. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) walked in prayer; he went up the pulpit and came down while in prayer. A little walking is fine if there is a need for it.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم التنقل بين الصفوف لسد الفجوة التي أمامي؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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