A worshipper whose ablution is broken while he is in the first row behind the imam, and the mosque is crowded: what is required of him in this situation?
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The questioner : A worshipper whose ablution is broken while he is in the first row behind the imam, and the mosque is crowded: what is required of him in this situation?
The Shaykh : He has to leave and perform ablution. In this situation, he is excused for crossing over the rows. However, he should cross the rows gently and ask permission from those he passes by, saying for example, “Please, allow me to pass,” or something similar, so that the hearts of the people in the mosque are pleased with his stepping over their shoulders.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : He has to leave and perform ablution. In this situation, he is excused for crossing over the rows. However, he should cross the rows gently and ask permission from those he passes by, saying for example, “Please, allow me to pass,” or something similar, so that the hearts of the people in the mosque are pleased with his stepping over their shoulders.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.