How do we guide people who are not concerned with straightening the rows in prayer?
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Question:
He says: Regarding the straightening of the rows in prayer, he says: I see many people who do not care about closing the gaps in the rows, so the gaps and irregularities become numerous. Is there any guidance or advice on this?
Answer:
We guide you, since you are the one guiding them. Tell them: O people, closing the gaps and straightening the rows is part of the perfection of the prayer. Seek reward from Allah for this, may Allah reward you with good. Alert them and explain it to them if you see them being negligent. And if you are the imam, this is required of you: before you say the takbir of ihram, you must ensure that the rows are straight and that the gaps are closed. Ensure this before you say the takbir of ihram. This is the duty of the imam. Yes.
He says: Regarding the straightening of the rows in prayer, he says: I see many people who do not care about closing the gaps in the rows, so the gaps and irregularities become numerous. Is there any guidance or advice on this?
Answer:
We guide you, since you are the one guiding them. Tell them: O people, closing the gaps and straightening the rows is part of the perfection of the prayer. Seek reward from Allah for this, may Allah reward you with good. Alert them and explain it to them if you see them being negligent. And if you are the imam, this is required of you: before you say the takbir of ihram, you must ensure that the rows are straight and that the gaps are closed. Ensure this before you say the takbir of ihram. This is the duty of the imam. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، كيف نوجه الناس الغير مهتمين بالتراصّ في الصلاة؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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