In some mosques, the mats are short, so the rows are not completed at the ends. Does this fall under the lack of compactness?
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The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : This is a problem in reality. In some mosques, the mats are short such that there are no mats at the ends of the rows. In such a case, those in charge of the mosque should try to complete the mats. Yes?
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : If that does not happen, then if a person is affected by praying in this empty space and his khushu' (humility) is removed due to the hardness of the ground or the presence of dust, for example, there is no harm in his joining the second row. However, if he is not affected, let him join the row, and he is on reward.
The Shaykh : This is a problem in reality. In some mosques, the mats are short such that there are no mats at the ends of the rows. In such a case, those in charge of the mosque should try to complete the mats. Yes?
The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : If that does not happen, then if a person is affected by praying in this empty space and his khushu' (humility) is removed due to the hardness of the ground or the presence of dust, for example, there is no harm in his joining the second row. However, if he is not affected, let him join the row, and he is on reward.