Ruling on speaking after the iqamah of the prayer

Q: The reader asks: A. A. from Riyadh says: What is the ruling on speaking after the iqamah of the prayer and before the takbir of ihram regarding matters outside of the prayer? Such as straightening the rows or otherwise? Or is it permissible for the speech to be talk about worldly life?

A: Speaking after the iqamah of the prayer and before the takbir of ihram: If it relates to the prayer, such as straightening the rows or the like, then it is prescribed. If it does not relate to the prayer, then it is better to leave it off, in preparation for entering the prayer and out of respect for it.