Standing in the rows of students during Salah to straighten them

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Q 1: As teachers in primary schools, we are obliged to stand in the rows of students during Salah (Prayer) to straighten them. More than a few times, we direct the students while they are offering Salah. (Part No. 6; Page No. 338) For example, we may say, “look downwards to the place of your prostration”, “do not look around”, “do not move”, etc.

A: There is nothing wrong with standing among the rows of students during Salah to control and prevent them from playing and distracting one another, as it serves the purpose of their offering Salah rightly. However, the teachers standing among the students should not interrupt the rows. In their direction of the students they should speak in a low voice so that they may not distract the others in their Salah. Moreover, the teachers monitoring the students should offer Salah in congregation at its due time.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.