The Ruling on Straightening the Rows in Prayer
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Question:
And may Allah bless you. This person asks, Honorable Shaykh, about the laxity of people in our time in straightening the rows, especially in the congregational mosques and the mosques. May Allah reward you.
Answer:
Yes, it is obligatory for the followers to straighten their rows and to close the gaps between them, so that no space remains, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded. It is also obligatory for the imam to check on the followers and ensure that the rows are straightened and the gaps are closed, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did with his Companions. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
And may Allah bless you. This person asks, Honorable Shaykh, about the laxity of people in our time in straightening the rows, especially in the congregational mosques and the mosques. May Allah reward you.
Answer:
Yes, it is obligatory for the followers to straighten their rows and to close the gaps between them, so that no space remains, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded. It is also obligatory for the imam to check on the followers and ensure that the rows are straightened and the gaps are closed, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did with his Companions. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/287 — archive.org (8:06)
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