Deviating or advancing in prayer to make way for a passerby

The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, sometimes I deviate to the right or left in prayer to allow a person to pass through the prayer rows so that no one passes in front of me. What is your opinion on this matter? And what is the extent of the arm?

The Shaykh:
He advances and leaves space for someone to pass. Hmm? Yes, that is correct.

The questioner:
Alone.

The Shaykh:
There is nothing but work.

The questioner:
If it is in the late rows and one person comes out of the water.

The Shaykh:
It is easy; the matter is easy. That is, if he leaves a gap for him to pass through, this is not considered a movement that affects the prayer, because it is for a need. If he advances in front, there is no harm; that is, between one row and another, there is no harm. And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to ascend the pulpit while in prayer, and descend from the pulpit while in prayer, and open the door when someone asked permission to enter while he was in prayer. So, slight steps for a need are permissible.