بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
by Shaykh Muhammad Ilyas Faisal of Madina Munawwarah 1)
It is established from several ahadith that the saff (row) should be absolutely straight and no gaps should be left between the musallis (worshippers). However, some people insist on spreading their feet and standing in such a manner that their ankles touch the ankles of their neighbour. What is the reality of standing in this fashion?