-
English_Boxer_Muhammad_Ali_Prayer_Book, page : 253
Each subsequent row is formed by following the same procedure.
If the Imam is late, a member of the congregation takes his place
and begins the prayer service.
If one enters a masjid for congregational prayer and finds the
front row filled, he should take an available place in a line to the
rear. Regardless of wealth, rank or political position, no one can
come in and take another's place. He or she must stand where a
place is available. This includes the resident Imam, if he joins the
prayer service after it has started. If a space should become
available, it should be filled immediately by someone from the
row behind it. A person should not perform congregational prayer
standing alone. If all rows are filled, he should form another row
in back by gently drawing someone from the row in front of him.
The minimum number of people needed to form a congregation
is two. When only two people are present at the time of prayer one
If the Imam is late, a member of the congregation takes his place
and begins the prayer service.
If one enters a masjid for congregational prayer and finds the
front row filled, he should take an available place in a line to the
rear. Regardless of wealth, rank or political position, no one can
come in and take another's place. He or she must stand where a
place is available. This includes the resident Imam, if he joins the
prayer service after it has started. If a space should become
available, it should be filled immediately by someone from the
row behind it. A person should not perform congregational prayer
standing alone. If all rows are filled, he should form another row
in back by gently drawing someone from the row in front of him.
The minimum number of people needed to form a congregation
is two. When only two people are present at the time of prayer one