The Meaning of the Hadith: "Stand in straight rows and do not differ, for if you differ, your hearts will differ"
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: What is the meaning of the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)Sahih Muslim 432a
The Shaykh:
Its meaning is clear: this is a cause for the hearts to differ. A difference in physical arrangement is a cause for the hearts to differ. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says:
The Shaykh:
A difference in physical arrangement in the prayer, meaning. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: What is the meaning of the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)
Keep straight, don't be irregular, for there would be dissension in your hearts.
استووا ولا تختلفوا فتختلف قلوبكمThe Shaykh:
Its meaning is clear: this is a cause for the hearts to differ. A difference in physical arrangement is a cause for the hearts to differ. Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says:
The Shaykh:
A difference in physical arrangement in the prayer, meaning. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب نهي المسافر أن يطرق أهله بقدومه ليلا — islamhouse.com (1:06:49)
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