What is the ruling on one who walks in front of the people praying, whether in congregation or in voluntary prayer? Should we prevent him?
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The questioner : What is the ruling on one who walks in front of the people praying, whether in obligatory or voluntary prayer? Should we prevent him?
The Shaykh : If a person walks between the rows while they are praying behind the imam, that does not affect the people praying, because the imam’s barrier is a barrier for those behind him, even if the one passing by is a woman; that does not affect them.
But does this passer commit a sin or not?
The correct view is that he does not commit a sin, but if there is a fear of disturbing the people praying, he should not pass through, especially if his passing is not out of necessity.
The Shaykh : If a person walks between the rows while they are praying behind the imam, that does not affect the people praying, because the imam’s barrier is a barrier for those behind him, even if the one passing by is a woman; that does not affect them.
But does this passer commit a sin or not?
The correct view is that he does not commit a sin, but if there is a fear of disturbing the people praying, he should not pass through, especially if his passing is not out of necessity.