Does the one who prays move forward to fill the gap in front of him in the row?

Question : The questioner says: If a worshipper finds a gap in the row in front of him, should he move forward to close the gap or not?

Answer : Yes, if a worshipper finds a gap in front of him, let him move forward to close the gap, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: These steps are easy and do not affect the prayer in any way, because it is a movement for the completion of the prayer. On this occasion, I would like to say that movements in the prayer are of five categories. Movements in the prayer are of five categories; pay attention to them, for you will be asked about them sooner or later, if Allah wills. They are obligatory, forbidden, recommended, disliked, and permissible, meaning the five rulings apply to movement in the prayer. Movements in the prayer are of five categories.