Do women line up closely like men if they pray in congregation?
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Question:
Do women line up closely like men?
Answer:
Yes, they line up in the rows like men.
Q: Being close together?
The Shaykh: With their feet, but without causing harm. Some people, when they are close, cause harm by scratching. No, one places his foot next to his brother's foot without causing harm.
Q: Is it reported that being close together means making the rows tight?
The Shaykh: This was the practice of the Companions. It was said: "One of us would place his foot next to his companion's foot and his heel next to his companion's heel" to ensure the gaps were closed. That is, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:, .
Do women line up closely like men?
Answer:
Yes, they line up in the rows like men.
Q: Being close together?
The Shaykh: With their feet, but without causing harm. Some people, when they are close, cause harm by scratching. No, one places his foot next to his brother's foot without causing harm.
Q: Is it reported that being close together means making the rows tight?
The Shaykh: This was the practice of the Companions. It was said: "One of us would place his foot next to his companion's foot and his heel next to his companion's heel" to ensure the gaps were closed. That is, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Close the gaps
سُدُّوا الخَللFill the spaces
سُدُّوا الفُرَج
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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