The Takbirat al-Ihram for the Latecomer Who Catches the Imam in Ruku'
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Question:
A questioner says: If I catch the imam while he is bowing in ruku', do I say the takbirat al-ihram and follow him, or do I say two takbirs?
Answer:
The takbirat al-ihram is obligatory, and the prayer is not valid without it. As for the second takbir, the takbir of transition to ruku', it is a recommended practice (sunnah) in this specific situation. If you say it, that is better, but if you do not say it, the takbirat al-ihram is sufficient. You say it while standing before you bow. Then, after you say the takbirat al-ihram, you bow in ruku'. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
A questioner says: If I catch the imam while he is bowing in ruku', do I say the takbirat al-ihram and follow him, or do I say two takbirs?
Answer:
The takbirat al-ihram is obligatory, and the prayer is not valid without it. As for the second takbir, the takbir of transition to ruku', it is a recommended practice (sunnah) in this specific situation. If you say it, that is better, but if you do not say it, the takbirat al-ihram is sufficient. You say it while standing before you bow. Then, after you say the takbirat al-ihram, you bow in ruku'. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
شرح أحاديث في الفتن والحوادث، باب التغرب في الفتنة — islamhouse.com (1:09:15)
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