The large gaps between the worshippers in the rows
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Question:
May Allah keep you safe, Your Eminence the Shaykh. The gaps between people are sometimes large, so what is the ruling on that?
Answer:
The Shaykh: It is obligatory to close them. The prayer is valid, but it is obligatory to close the gaps, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded: "Stand close together and fill in the gaps."
May Allah keep you safe, Your Eminence the Shaykh. The gaps between people are sometimes large, so what is the ruling on that?
Answer:
The Shaykh: It is obligatory to close them. The prayer is valid, but it is obligatory to close the gaps, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded: "Stand close together and fill in the gaps."
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم [ برنامج إذاعي ]، بداية من باب حجة من رأى فرض البعيد إصابة الجهة لا العين — islamhouse.com (17:45)
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