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the members of the congregation stand, form their lines and
assume the proper position for prayer.
In Al-Islam we are one body, so we form our lines as straight as
possible.185 We stand shoulder to shoulder in one or more rows
(with our feet forming straight lines). Each person's arm should
lightly touch the arm of the person standing next to him. The feet
should be in an "at ease" position, and the distance between them
should approximate the width of the body at chest and shoulder
level. They should not be so far apart as to make it impossible for
the arms to touch the next person on the right or left (see illustra-
tion, page 134). The distance between the Imam and the first row,
and between the subsequent rows, is enough to allow everyone to
assume the prostrate position without having their heads touch the
feet of those in front of them.
After the congregation has been properly aligned, the Imam
makes the intention and then begins the service by raising both
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assume the proper position for prayer.
In Al-Islam we are one body, so we form our lines as straight as
possible.185 We stand shoulder to shoulder in one or more rows
(with our feet forming straight lines). Each person's arm should
lightly touch the arm of the person standing next to him. The feet
should be in an "at ease" position, and the distance between them
should approximate the width of the body at chest and shoulder
level. They should not be so far apart as to make it impossible for
the arms to touch the next person on the right or left (see illustra-
tion, page 134). The distance between the Imam and the first row,
and between the subsequent rows, is enough to allow everyone to
assume the prostrate position without having their heads touch the
feet of those in front of them.
After the congregation has been properly aligned, the Imam
makes the intention and then begins the service by raising both
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