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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the ruling on drawing lines in mosques for the worshippers to stand on?

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Question:
May Allah grant you success. If innovations are those related to worship, is drawing lines in mosques for the worshippers to stand on an innovation?

Answer:
This is an unnecessary effort. The Muslims used to pray without drawing lines. This is an unnecessary effort. So they strive to straighten the rows without drawing lines.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [207 /1350] ما حكم وضع الخطوط في المساجد ليقف المصلون عليها؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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