What is the ruling on praying in the second row when the first row has not yet been completed?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: What is the ruling on praying in the second row when the first row has not yet been completed, considering that we are in a large mosque? If we wanted to complete the first row, we would miss the elevation?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to start a second row until the first row is completed; this is necessary. Therefore, the second row is not started until the first is completed. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded to close the gaps. If the first row is left incomplete, there will be a gap. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded the rows to be aligned and the gaps to be closed. So, complete the first row, then start the second row. Even if you miss a rak'ah, complete the first row, even if you miss a rak'ah.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: What is the ruling on praying in the second row when the first row has not yet been completed, considering that we are in a large mosque? If we wanted to complete the first row, we would miss the elevation?
Answer:
No, it is not permissible to start a second row until the first row is completed; this is necessary. Therefore, the second row is not started until the first is completed. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded to close the gaps. If the first row is left incomplete, there will be a gap. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded the rows to be aligned and the gaps to be closed. So, complete the first row, then start the second row. Even if you miss a rak'ah, complete the first row, even if you miss a rak'ah.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الصلاة في الصف الثاني، والصف الأول لم يكتمل بعد؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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