Is it permissible for the imam to prolong the bowing in the first unit of prayer so that the one who joins late can catch up with the unit?
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Question:
Is it permissible for the imam to prolong the bowing in the first unit of prayer so that the one who joins late can catch up with the unit?
Answer:
Yes, the imam may prolong the bowing so that the one entering the mosque can catch up, as long as it does not burden the congregation. If he senses someone entering, he waits for him, unless that burdens the congregation, in which case he does not burden them. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
Is it permissible for the imam to prolong the bowing in the first unit of prayer so that the one who joins late can catch up with the unit?
Answer:
Yes, the imam may prolong the bowing so that the one entering the mosque can catch up, as long as it does not burden the congregation. If he senses someone entering, he waits for him, unless that burdens the congregation, in which case he does not burden them. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز للإمام أن يطيل الركوع في الركعة الأولى حتى يدرك المسبوق الركعة؟ الشيخ صالح بن فوزان الفوزان — youtube.com
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