Shariah Ruling on Standing Between Pillars During Salah
Source: Fatawa Arkan-e-Islam
Question
What is the ruling regarding performing Salah between the pillars of the mosque?
Answer
Alhamdulillah, waṣ-ṣalātu was-salāmu ‘alā Rasūlillāh, ammā ba‘d!
✿ When the mosque is crowded and space is limited for worshippers, it is permissible to perform Salah between the pillars.
✿ However, if the mosque is spacious and there is ample room for worshippers, then in such a situation it is not appropriate to stand between the pillars for prayer.
✿ This is because such a practice breaks the continuity of the rows (sufuf) and disrupts the order of the congregation.
ھذا ما عندي والله أعلم بالصواب
