The Imam's Responsibility for Straightening the Rows
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Question:
Some people, O Shaykh, are lax about straightening the rows when entering the prayer; one is ahead and another is behind.
Answer:
This is among the duties of the imam; he is responsible for straightening the rows. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not say the opening takbir until he saw that the rows had been straightened, aligned, and the gaps filled. He did not begin the prayer until these matters were completed, which indicates the imam's concern for them and that it is his responsibility. Yes.
Some people, O Shaykh, are lax about straightening the rows when entering the prayer; one is ahead and another is behind.
Answer:
This is among the duties of the imam; he is responsible for straightening the rows. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not say the opening takbir until he saw that the rows had been straightened, aligned, and the gaps filled. He did not begin the prayer until these matters were completed, which indicates the imam's concern for them and that it is his responsibility. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 08 من 16/شرح كتاب آداب المشي إلى الصلاة/التشهد الأول/صالح الفوزان/الفقه/كبار العلماء — youtube.com (4:47)
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