Riyad as-Salihin, 1092
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Stand close together in your rows, keep nearer to one another, and put your necks in line, for by Him in Whose Hands my soul is, I see the Satan entering through the opening in the row like Al- hadhaf (i.e., a type of small black sheep found in Yemen)." <b>[Abu Dawud]</b>.
وعن أنس، رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال:
رصوا صفوفكم، وقاربوا بينها وحاذوا الأعناق فوالذي نفسي بيده إني لأرى الشيطان يدخل من خلل الصف، كأنها الحذف
((حديث صحيح رواه أبو داود بإسناد على شرط مسلم)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 102
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.