Ruling on moving ahead of the imam during congestion
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Question:
If one prays in front of the imam in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during congestion, for example?
Answer:
It is not permissible to pray in front of the imam; the correct view is that it is not permissible. Rather, one should be behind the imam. Some scholars say: it is permissible out of dire necessity. If it is out of dire necessity, his prayer is valid, but they should be prevented from doing this. They should be behind the imam, or to his right, or to his left, not in front of him. This is what is recommended.
If one prays in front of the imam in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during congestion, for example?
Answer:
It is not permissible to pray in front of the imam; the correct view is that it is not permissible. Rather, one should be behind the imam. Some scholars say: it is permissible out of dire necessity. If it is out of dire necessity, his prayer is valid, but they should be prevented from doing this. They should be behind the imam, or to his right, or to his left, not in front of him. This is what is recommended.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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