The ruling on a man praying on a chair when there is a gap between him and the other worshippers
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Question:
The questioner: Is it permissible for a person sitting on a chair in the first row to pray, provided there is a large gap between him and the other worshippers, approximately the width of three rows?
Answer:
The prayer is valid, but it is not permissible to leave a gap in the row. It is obligatory for the followers to close the ranks. There should be no space between the person on the chair and the others, nor any gap between them. However, if there is space and a break, the prayer is valid, though it is sinful. Yes.
The questioner: Is it permissible for a person sitting on a chair in the first row to pray, provided there is a large gap between him and the other worshippers, approximately the width of three rows?
Answer:
The prayer is valid, but it is not permissible to leave a gap in the row. It is obligatory for the followers to close the ranks. There should be no space between the person on the chair and the others, nor any gap between them. However, if there is space and a break, the prayer is valid, though it is sinful. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [226- 4717] حكم صلاة الرجل على الكرسي إذا كان بينه وبين المصلين فرجة - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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