The ruling on the takbir of transition when joining the imam while he is bowing
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Question:
If the imam is bowing and the worshipper comes and says only one takbir and then bows to catch up with the imam, is his prayer valid?
Answer:
What is obligatory here is only the takbir of ihram, which is a pillar of the prayer and is essential. It is performed while standing. As for the takbir of transition to bowing, this is a recommended practice (sunnah) in this position. If he performs it, it is a recommended practice; if he leaves it out, he owes nothing. Yes.
If the imam is bowing and the worshipper comes and says only one takbir and then bows to catch up with the imam, is his prayer valid?
Answer:
What is obligatory here is only the takbir of ihram, which is a pillar of the prayer and is essential. It is performed while standing. As for the takbir of transition to bowing, this is a recommended practice (sunnah) in this position. If he performs it, it is a recommended practice; if he leaves it out, he owes nothing. Yes.
Source
الاكتفاء بتكبيرة الإحرام وترك تكبيرة الركوع — alfawzan.live
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