The imam should pay attention to straightening the rows

Q: Some imams do not pay attention to straightening the rows; rather, they rely only on the phrase: "Straighten up and stand in order," and then they say the takbir for prayer without checking on the worshippers and the extent of their adherence to the row, which may cause some to miss the takbir of ihram? What is your advice? May Allah reward you with good.

A: It is prescribed for every imam to pay attention to straightening the rows, to order the ma'mum to do so, and not to say the takbir until he knows that they are straight; because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered this, and because straightening the rows is part of the completion of the prayer.