If a latecomer joins the prayer while the imam is reciting what comes after al-Fatihah, should he recite the opening supplication or limit himself to al-Fatihah?

The questioner:
May Allah reward you with good and do you good. If a latecomer joins the prayer while the imam is reciting the surah after al-Fatihah, should he recite the opening supplication or limit himself to al-Fatihah? May Allah reward you with good.

The Shaykh:
The opening supplication is recommended, and reciting al-Fatihah is a pillar. This is especially so for those who hold that it is a pillar for the latecomer as well. Therefore, it becomes more emphasized for him to recite al-Fatihah. If there is enough time to perform the opening supplication and recite al-Fatihah before bowing, that is better and more complete. However, if only the time for reciting al-Fatihah remains, its recitation becomes more emphasized so that he does not miss it.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good, Shaykh Salih. Does this ruling apply whether the prayer is one of loud recitation or one of silent recitation?

The Shaykh:
Yes, according to those who hold that reciting al-Fatihah is obligatory for the latecomer, whether the prayer is one of loud recitation or one of silent recitation.