The ruling on one who advances slightly ahead of his imam in prayer

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Question:
A man prayed behind another in the same row, but the follower advanced slightly ahead of his imam during the prayer. Is the prayer of the imam and the follower valid?

Answer:
If the advancement is significant, his prayer is not valid. However, if the advancement is slight, there is no harm in it; it is excused.

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