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1046 What is the correct way of standing in Saff (Row) whilst praying behind the Imam in congregation Salah? (i.e. say if there are around 5 people or so)
The correct way is for one person to stand directly behind the Imam and two to the right and two to the left. As people join, one should join to his right and one should join to his left, and so on. This way, the balance remains in the Saff (Row).

Once the first Saff has been completed then a new Saff should be made, if need be.

It is important to remember that to start a Saff there needs to be a minimum of two people behind the Imam. However if there is only you and the Imam then you are required to stand on the right hand side of the Imam but slightly behind the Imam.

(Answered by: Hafiz Mohammed Akhtar)
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