The Meaning of Closing the Gaps in the Rows
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Question:
The questioner says: The imam says after the iqamah, “Stand in straight rows and close the gaps.” What is the meaning of closing the gaps? And is placing a man next to a man the practice of the Companions?
Answer:
Man by man, foot by foot, so that there is no gap. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded closing the gaps and filling the holes. The Companions would press one’s foot against his companion’s foot to close the gap.
The questioner says: The imam says after the iqamah, “Stand in straight rows and close the gaps.” What is the meaning of closing the gaps? And is placing a man next to a man the practice of the Companions?
Answer:
Man by man, foot by foot, so that there is no gap. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded closing the gaps and filling the holes. The Companions would press one’s foot against his companion’s foot to close the gap.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم [ الشرح الأول ]، بداية من باب قضاء رمضان متتابعا ومتفرقا وتأخيره إلى شعبان — islamhouse.com (52:32)
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