The Responsibility of Straightening the Rows of Prayer

Question:
One of the questioners, Abu 'Umar, says: Some people pay no attention to straightening the rows, especially in the mosques. We see some of the front rows and some of the back rows. Who is responsible for straightening the rows? Is it the imam or the congregation? Everyone

Answer:
is responsible. Everyone is responsible. The imam is responsible in the first place, and the ma'mum (those praying behind the imam) must straighten their rows and stand close together in them, leaving no gaps. They should stand close together in the rows. This is obligatory for the ma'mum. It is also obligatory for the imam to watch the rows and prevent any disorder in them, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to do. A new row should not be started until the row in front of it is complete. The rows should be filled one by one, and a new row should not be started until the one before it is full. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,