The Ruling on Straightening the Rows in Congregational Prayer
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Question:
We conclude this episode with this question, which asks: What is the ruling on straightening the rows in congregational prayer?
Answer:
It is an obligatory matter: straightening the rows, filling the gaps, and adjusting the rows. This is obligatory, so it is not permissible for there to be any disorder in the rows, whether in their alignment or in their continuity. Rather, the rows must be compact and straight. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) paid attention to this, and he (peace and blessings be upon him) would not enter into prayer until the rows had been straightened and aligned. Yes.
We conclude this episode with this question, which asks: What is the ruling on straightening the rows in congregational prayer?
Answer:
It is an obligatory matter: straightening the rows, filling the gaps, and adjusting the rows. This is obligatory, so it is not permissible for there to be any disorder in the rows, whether in their alignment or in their continuity. Rather, the rows must be compact and straight. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) paid attention to this, and he (peace and blessings be upon him) would not enter into prayer until the rows had been straightened and aligned. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/181 — archive.org (20:03)
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