The time for straightening the rows after the imam’s takbir
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The author (may Allah have mercy on him) mentioned that it is a sunnah (recommended practice) for the imam to say takbir (saying Allahu akbar) after finishing the iqamah (the second call, immediately before prayer). His question is: When does the imam straighten the rows?
The Shaykh:
This is if the rows are already straight and there is no need to delay. However, if there is a need to delay, he delays. But this is understood on the condition that the rows are straight. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
(may Allah be pleased with them) used to stand, prepare, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) would come out immediately, and they would pray. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The author (may Allah have mercy on him) mentioned that it is a sunnah (recommended practice) for the imam to say takbir (saying Allahu akbar) after finishing the iqamah (the second call, immediately before prayer). His question is: When does the imam straighten the rows?
The Shaykh:
This is if the rows are already straight and there is no need to delay. However, if there is a need to delay, he delays. But this is understood on the condition that the rows are straight. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
(may Allah be pleased with them) used to stand, prepare, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) would come out immediately, and they would pray. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب رفع الصوت بالأذان — islamhouse.com (1:02:50)
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