The validity of the statement that if a worshipper arrives and finds the mosque congregation in the final tashahhud, he should join them
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The third question of Fatwa No. ( 17900 )
Q3: How valid is the statement that if a worshipper arrives and finds the mosque congregation in the final tashahhud , he should join them and not wait for another congregation, in order to attain the virtue of the large number of worshippers?
A3: If one finds people praying, he should join them in whatever part of the prayer he catches; based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Bulugh al-Maram 2:329, and it was narrated from him (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 591Da'if (Darussalam), narrated by al-Tirmidhi . And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q3: How valid is the statement that if a worshipper arrives and finds the mosque congregation in the final tashahhud , he should join them and not wait for another congregation, in order to attain the virtue of the large number of worshippers?
A3: If one finds people praying, he should join them in whatever part of the prayer he catches; based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
If you hear the Iqamah, you must walk to the prayer (place) with tranquility and dignity, and do not hasten; and whatever portion of the prayer you get (along with the Imam) offer it, and complete afterwards whatever you missed.
إذا أقيمت الصلاة فامشوا وعليكم السكينة والوقار، ولا تسرعوا، فما أدركتم فصلوا وما فاتكم فأتمواWhen one of you comes to the Salat and (finds) the Imam is in a position, then do as the Imam is doing.
إذا أتى أحدكم الصلاة والإمام على حال فليصنع كما يصنع الإمام
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