Waiting for the Imam for the One Who Enters During the Bowing
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Question:
What is the meaning of the statement of the jurists when they said, "He may wait for the one who enters, as long as it does not cause hardship for the ma'mum (those praying behind him)"?
Answer:
Yes, the imam may wait for the one who enters the mosque if he has already bowed and someone enters wanting to pray. The imam waits for him and does not raise his head from the ruku' (bowing) until he catches up with the rak'ah (unit of prayer), as long as it does not cause hardship for the ma'mum. Considering the people with him is more important than considering the one who enters, so it should not be a burden on them. Yes.
What is the meaning of the statement of the jurists when they said, "He may wait for the one who enters, as long as it does not cause hardship for the ma'mum (those praying behind him)"?
Answer:
Yes, the imam may wait for the one who enters the mosque if he has already bowed and someone enters wanting to pray. The imam waits for him and does not raise his head from the ruku' (bowing) until he catches up with the rak'ah (unit of prayer), as long as it does not cause hardship for the ma'mum. Considering the people with him is more important than considering the one who enters, so it should not be a burden on them. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (174) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1440-03-21] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (15:17)
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