Congregation Etiquettes

**Key Etiquettes:** 1. **People of wisdom near imam** - to assist if needed, correct recitation 2. **Eagerness for first row** - "If people knew what's in the first row, they'd draw lots for it" 3. **Straighten rows and close gaps** - "Straightening rows is part of perfecting prayer" 4. **Complete rows front to back** - Any gap should be in the last row 5. **Women in back rows** - "Best rows for women are the last" **Praying Alone Behind Row:** - **Invalid** - "No prayer for one alone behind the row" - Prophet ﷺ commanded a man praying alone behind to repeat his prayer