What is the ruling on the imam moving a distance of 25 meters towards the Qiblah during Tarawih prayer to reach the loudspeaker? And do the limits of movement differ between obligatory and supererogatory prayers? And what is the scope of necessity for movement during prayer?
Movement is permissible in prayer if it serves the prayer's interest, even if it is extensive, such as the Companions turning towards the Kaaba, or the Imam moving towards the loudspeaker if his voice does not reach the women, because this is for the benefit of the prayer.
As for movement that does not serve the prayer's interest and is not due to a need: it is disliked if it is minimal, and it invalidates the prayer if it is extensive.
It is a for the believer to focus on their prayer and be humble in it. The rulings of prayer do not differ between obligatory (fard) and supererogatory (nafilah) prayers, except where specified by evidence.
The scope of necessity for movement in prayer is determined by the extent of the need for it; if it is necessary, there is no blame on the worshipper.
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