The Late Imam: The Rawatib or Establishing the Prayer
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, Salih is asking. He says: Peace be upon you, and Allah’s mercy and blessings. An imam arrived late to the mosque for the Fajr prayer while the congregation was waiting. Is it better for him to order the iqamah or to pray the two rak'ahs of the rawatib?
Answer:
He should pray the two rak'ahs of the rawatib, making them brief, and then pray with the congregation.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you.
Honorable Shaykh, Salih is asking. He says: Peace be upon you, and Allah’s mercy and blessings. An imam arrived late to the mosque for the Fajr prayer while the congregation was waiting. Is it better for him to order the iqamah or to pray the two rak'ahs of the rawatib?
Answer:
He should pray the two rak'ahs of the rawatib, making them brief, and then pray with the congregation.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/196 — archive.org (16:30)
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