Anas told how God’s Messenger used to say to those on his right, ‘‘Keep straight and straighten your rows," and say the same to those on his left.
Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Anas reported God’s Messenger as saying, "Stand close together in your rows, bring them near one another, and stand neck to neck, for by Him in whose hand my soul is, I see the devil coming in through openings in the row…
He reported God’s Messenger as saying, "Complete the front row, then the one that comes next, and if there is any incompleteness let it be in the last row.”
Abu Dawud transmitted it.
Al-Bara’ b. ‘Azib told how God’s Messenger used to say, "God and His angels bless those who are near the first rows, and no step is more pleasing to God than one a worshipper takes to reach a row."
Abu Dawud transmitted…
An-Nu‘man b. Bashir said: God’s Messenger used to straighten our rows when we stood up to pray, and when we were straight he said, “God is most great."
Abu Dawud transmitted it.