The validity of prayer when the rows are not aligned
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Question:
This questioner asks about the observation that the rows in the mosques are not aligned. Is the prayer valid, Honorable Shaykh? Because we see the lack of alignment and some rows advancing ahead of others?
Answer:
The prayer is valid, but there is sin for neglecting the etiquettes of the rows. It is the responsibility of the mosque imam to remind people to straighten the rows, close the gaps, bring the worshippers closer together, and complete the first row like the first, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to order his Companions to do so and encourage them regarding the etiquettes of the rows. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
This questioner asks about the observation that the rows in the mosques are not aligned. Is the prayer valid, Honorable Shaykh? Because we see the lack of alignment and some rows advancing ahead of others?
Answer:
The prayer is valid, but there is sin for neglecting the etiquettes of the rows. It is the responsibility of the mosque imam to remind people to straighten the rows, close the gaps, bring the worshippers closer together, and complete the first row like the first, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to order his Companions to do so and encourage them regarding the etiquettes of the rows. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/292 — archive.org (11:49)
The Arabic text is a machine transcription of the audio recording.