If one catches the imam in the final tashahhud, should he recite only the tashahhud, or should he also send blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and make supplication?
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The questioner : A person caught up with the imam in the final tashahhud; should he suffice with reciting the tashahhud, or should he also send blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and make supplication? Please provide us with the evidence for this.
The Shaykh : If one catches the imam in the tashahhud, he joins him and recites the tashahhud, continuing until he finishes, because he sat in this position to follow his imam. So, let him follow his imam in the sitting and in the prescribed dhikr for this sitting. This is what is prescribed for him. If he limits himself to the first tashahhud, I hope there is no harm in that, but it is better that he follow until he completes it.
The questioner : May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : If one catches the imam in the tashahhud, he joins him and recites the tashahhud, continuing until he finishes, because he sat in this position to follow his imam. So, let him follow his imam in the sitting and in the prescribed dhikr for this sitting. This is what is prescribed for him. If he limits himself to the first tashahhud, I hope there is no harm in that, but it is better that he follow until he completes it.
The questioner : May Allah reward you.