The Meaning of Aligning the Rows and Standing Close Together in Prayer
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Question:
A questioner says: May Allah reward you with good. I have noticed that some of the brothers do not let the tips of their toes touch the toes of their brothers, nor do they let their shoulders touch the shoulders of their brothers, despite knowing how the rows of the angels are arranged. What is the reason for that?
Answer:
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not say that your foot must touch the foot of the person next to you; rather, he said If there is a small gap, there is no harm. Also, if you squeeze your brother by pressing tightly against him, you will make him uncomfortable, and the person next to him will be uncomfortable as well. Yes.
A questioner says: May Allah reward you with good. I have noticed that some of the brothers do not let the tips of their toes touch the toes of their brothers, nor do they let their shoulders touch the shoulders of their brothers, despite knowing how the rows of the angels are arranged. What is the reason for that?
Answer:
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not say that your foot must touch the foot of the person next to you; rather, he said
Draw close together and do not leave gaps; align your shoulders and ankles.
تقاربوا ولا تختلفوا، حاذوا بين المناكب والأكعب،
Source
لقاء مع حجاج أفريقيا 07-12-1438هـ — alfawzan.live (19:21)
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