Is it permissible to deviate slightly from the qiblah in order to widen the rows in one of the prayer halls?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, our school has a prayer hall. If we face the qiblah exactly, the mosque becomes narrow and prayer becomes difficult because of the pillars. Is it permissible for us to deviate slightly to the right or left from the qiblah so that the mosque can accommodate more people?

Answer:
No, deliberately deviating is not permissible. You can widen the mosque, or clear an area behind it or a passage, lay a carpet on it, and pray there. Do something like that, or move to a wider place.