Ruling on closing the gaps in the rows during prayer, and raising the voice in recitation in the mosque
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Question:
What is common here in the Kingdom in prayer is not closing the gaps between the worshippers in their rows. This is in addition to the loudness of voices in the mosque when reciting the Qur'an. So what is the meaning of the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him): "Let none of you recite over the recitation of his brother"? Please clarify these two matters, and may Allah reward you with good?
Answer:
Not closing the gaps is a form of ignorance. It is incumbent upon whoever finds this to advise his brothers to always close the gaps. The imams say: "Straighten your rows, close the gaps, and stand close together." But this requires hearts that listen and ears that hear. Closing the gaps is obligatory, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded it, saying: This is the command of him (peace and blessings be upon him). It is obligatory for the rows to close the gaps and stand close together.
As for raising the voice in recitation, that is not permissible. It is obligatory for the believer to recite in a low voice so as not to harm those around him, nor to disturb the worshippers and reciters around him. If he is in a row and reciting quietly, he should keep his voice low so as not to disturb the people around him, unless there are people around him who are not reciting and wish to hear his voice; in that case, he raises his voice to their level. But as for raising his voice and harming the worshippers or reciters around him, or disturbing them, that is not allowed. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) came out to a group in the mosque who were raising their voices over one another, and he said:.
The questioner :...?
The answer: No, even in places other than mosques. If they were in a place, or if they were in a school, the teacher would direct them so that some do not burden others. But if they are all reciting and not disturbing one another, as long as they are in the same lesson.
What is common here in the Kingdom in prayer is not closing the gaps between the worshippers in their rows. This is in addition to the loudness of voices in the mosque when reciting the Qur'an. So what is the meaning of the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him): "Let none of you recite over the recitation of his brother"? Please clarify these two matters, and may Allah reward you with good?
Answer:
Not closing the gaps is a form of ignorance. It is incumbent upon whoever finds this to advise his brothers to always close the gaps. The imams say: "Straighten your rows, close the gaps, and stand close together." But this requires hearts that listen and ears that hear. Closing the gaps is obligatory, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded it, saying:
Stand close together, close the gaps, and fill the spaces
تراصوا سدوا الفرج سدوا الخللAs for raising the voice in recitation, that is not permissible. It is obligatory for the believer to recite in a low voice so as not to harm those around him, nor to disturb the worshippers and reciters around him. If he is in a row and reciting quietly, he should keep his voice low so as not to disturb the people around him, unless there are people around him who are not reciting and wish to hear his voice; in that case, he raises his voice to their level. But as for raising his voice and harming the worshippers or reciters around him, or disturbing them, that is not allowed. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) came out to a group in the mosque who were raising their voices over one another, and he said:
Each of you is conversing with Allah, so let none of you raise his voice over the other. And in another wording: So let none of you harm the other
كلكم يناجي الله، فلا يجهر بعضكم على بعض وفي لفظ: فلا يؤذ بعضكم بعضًاThe questioner :...?
The answer: No, even in places other than mosques. If they were in a place, or if they were in a school, the teacher would direct them so that some do not burden others. But if they are all reciting and not disturbing one another, as long as they are in the same lesson.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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