The latecomer: If he is able to recite al-Fatihah and catch up with the imam in bowing, is he required to recite it?

The questioner : The fourth question, Shaykh: If the latecomer catches up with the imam before he bows, then begins reciting al-Fatihah and sees that he will finish it before the imam rises from bowing, does he complete al-Fatihah or follow the imam in bowing?

The Shaykh : [He recites] al-Fatihah and then follows. However, if he is unaware of the imam's state or fears that the imam will rise, let him bow with him, even if he has not completed al-Fatihah.

The presenter : Yes, Shaykh. Thank you, and we take the portion. Shaykh, may Allah preserve you. In Allah's safety.

The Shaykh : In the name of Allah.