How to Position the Feet in Prayer
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Question:
This questioner asks: What is the method for positioning the feet in prayer for those praying behind the imam? Does one place his right foot against the foot of the person to his right, and his left foot against the foot of the person to his left, during prostration?
Answer:
One should close the gaps, and there is no need for crowding. The meaning is to close the gaps, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded closing the gaps, so that there is no space between them. The Companions would place one’s foot against his brother’s foot to close the gaps. So the recommended practice is to close the gaps by placing one’s foot against his brother’s foot, without causing harm to his brother. Yes.
This questioner asks: What is the method for positioning the feet in prayer for those praying behind the imam? Does one place his right foot against the foot of the person to his right, and his left foot against the foot of the person to his left, during prostration?
Answer:
One should close the gaps, and there is no need for crowding. The meaning is to close the gaps, just as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded closing the gaps, so that there is no space between them. The Companions would place one’s foot against his brother’s foot to close the gaps. So the recommended practice is to close the gaps by placing one’s foot against his brother’s foot, without causing harm to his brother. Yes.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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