What is the ruling on the prayer of someone who does not align with us in the mosque if the first row is not full and a person sits at the very end of it, far from the worshippers? And how are rows to be straightened with the presence of chairs in the row?
A person praying on a chair must strive to connect with the row and not distance themselves from it, as this causes disruption to the rows, and severe warnings have been issued against those who cut rows. As for the person praying next to them, they should do their best to align themselves in the row, in accordance with Allah's saying: "Allah does not burden a soul beyond its capacity," and His saying: "So fear Allah as much as you are able."
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