Riyad as-Salihin, 1091
Ibn 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Arrange the rows in order, stand shoulder to shoulder, close the gaps, be accommodating to your brothers, and do not leave gaps for Satan. Whoever joins up a row, he will be joined to Allah (i.e., to the Mercy of Allah); and whoever cuts off a row, he will be cut off from Allah (i.e., from His Mercy)." <b>[Abu Dawud]</b>.
وعن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال:
أقيموا الصفوف، وحاذوا المناكب، وسدوا الخلل، ولينوا بأيدي إخوانكم، ولا تذروا فرجات للشيطان، ومن وصل صفًا وصله الله، ومن قطع صفًا قطعه الله
. ((رواه أبو داود بإسناد صحيح)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 101
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Straightening rows, standing close to one another, and connecting the rows win us the mercy of Allah and connection with Him. Conversely, if we cut off the rows, Allah will cut us off from His mercy.<br>
2) Satan is keen to spoil the prayer and distract worshipers. A wise person would block the ways of Satan by adhering to the Prophet’s guidance.