Negligence in straightening the rows in the mosque
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: Some people in the mosque are lax in straightening the rows, with some standing ahead and others behind. Is it permissible to pray in such a situation?
Answer:
The prayer is permissible, but it is obligatory for the imam to pay attention to this. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to pay attention to the rows and would not enter into the prayer until he was assured of their straightness and completeness. He would urge straightness and alignment of the shoulders and ankles, and order the rows to be connected and not broken. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: Some people in the mosque are lax in straightening the rows, with some standing ahead and others behind. Is it permissible to pray in such a situation?
Answer:
The prayer is permissible, but it is obligatory for the imam to pay attention to this. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to pay attention to the rows and would not enter into the prayer until he was assured of their straightness and completeness. He would urge straightness and alignment of the shoulders and ankles, and order the rows to be connected and not broken. Yes.
Source
فتاوى على الهواء 20-05-1436هـ — af.org.sa (10:23)
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