What is the ruling on offering the funeral prayer inside a chamber while the Imam is inside it to the left of the worshippers?
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The fundamental principle in the Funeral Prayer and other prayers is for the Imam to stand in front of the congregants. It is disliked for worshipers to stand beside the Imam, except in cases of necessity, such as limited space. In such situations, the congregational prayer is performed according to what is possible.
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