The Ruling on Following a Latecomer in Prayer
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Question:
Also, in one of its sections, he asks about following a masbuq (one who joins the prayer late).
Answer:
No, one does not follow a masbuq. A ma'mum (one praying behind the imam) does not become an imam unless the imam appoints him as his deputy. A ma'mum does not become an imam unless the imam he is praying behind appoints him as his deputy. Yes.
Also, in one of its sections, he asks about following a masbuq (one who joins the prayer late).
Answer:
No, one does not follow a masbuq. A ma'mum (one praying behind the imam) does not become an imam unless the imam appoints him as his deputy. A ma'mum does not become an imam unless the imam he is praying behind appoints him as his deputy. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/106 — archive.org (10:24)
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