What is the ruling on praying between the rows due to severe crowding?
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Question:
The questioner says: I prayed the 'Isha' prayer in congregation today between the rows, and not in the usual row, due to the severe crowding that you see on this night. Is the prayer valid?
Answer:
If you were with someone else, the prayer is valid. If you were alone, it is not permissible to pray behind the row alone, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: There is no prayer for a lone person behind the row. Yes.
The questioner says: I prayed the 'Isha' prayer in congregation today between the rows, and not in the usual row, due to the severe crowding that you see on this night. Is the prayer valid?
Answer:
If you were with someone else, the prayer is valid. If you were alone, it is not permissible to pray behind the row alone, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: There is no prayer for a lone person behind the row. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الصلاة بين الصفوف لشدة الزحام؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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