Precedence refers to a follower standing ahead of the imam in their relevant direction of prayer. In straight rows the relationship is relatively easy to determine.
Inside or around the Kaaba, rows may face different directions. The distinction between a shared side and different sides is therefore central to judging who is ahead.
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Prayer in, Around, and on the Roof of the Kaaba
Precedence refers to a follower standing ahead of the imam in their relevant direction of prayer. In straight rows the relationship is relatively easy to determine.
Inside or around the Kaaba, rows may face different directions. The distinction between a shared side and different sides is therefore central to judging who is ahead.