[Rounteetepehryn]

Without resorting to mockery, I have to agree that it is sad what the ghayr muqallid approach to fiqh has led to with regard to postures of salah. The feet are spread wide apart because of the belief that feet must touch those of the neighbors. Meanwhile, the shoulders are not joined because of this large gap, and because the placement of the hands does not allow it; that is, the hands are placed on the chest- more specifically, the upper chest just under the throat with the elbows sticking out. Try to imagine this if you've never seen it before. To me it is a totally unbefitting way to stand in worship; it looks ludicrous and is devoid of humility and respectability.