Straightening the rows of Salah

Q: It is narrated by Anas that The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to face us before saying Takbir and say: Set your lines straight and be mild to one another! (Related by Al-Bukhari and Muslim). Both Al-Bukhari and Muslim also reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, Straighten your rows, for straightening the row is a part of the perfection of the Prayer. Furthermore, Al-Nu`man ibn Bashir narrated, The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to straighten the rows as one would set an arrow upright until he thought that we got and understood his act. One day, he turned his face to us when he saw a man whose chest was protruding out from the row. Thereupon, he said: Straighten your rows or Allah would create dissension amongst you. Related by the Five Compilers of Hadith (Imams Ahmad, Abu Dawud, Al-Tirmidhy, Al-Nasa'y and Ibn Majah). See, Fiqh Al-Sunnah, p. 215.Please, explain these Hadiths so that we can explain them to the Ma'mums (the persons led by an Imam in Prayer). May Allah reward you!

A: As shown in the reports mentioned above, the Prophet (peace be upon him) emphasized the necessity of straightening the rows. The Imam has to face the Ma'mums and order them to straighten and consolidate the rows. Thus, the Ma'mums should form their rows and be close to each other, fill in the gaps and leave no room for the devil. They also have to complete the rows one after another respectively to establish the Salah and perfect it. Furthermore, forming the rows during Salah in the manner mentioned above resembles the rows of the Pure Angels in Heaven. (Part No. 6; Page No. 317) As a matter of fact, the Prophet (peace be upon him) warned those who violate this direction of straightening rows that Allah may create dissension amongst them. May Allah relieve us and grant us safety and success to do what pleases Him.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.