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The ma'mum reciting al-Fatihah during the imam's pauses

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Question:
When the imam recites al-Fatihah and finishes reciting al-Fatihah, it is customary for him to pause briefly. Does the ma'mum recite al-Fatihah, even if the imam has already started the surah that follows?

Answer:
If the imam is reciting aloud, the ma'mum does not recite. However, during the imam's pauses, the ma'mum recites it, even if in fragments. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/195 — archive.org (10:33)

The Arabic text is a machine transcription of the audio recording.

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