Entering with another congregation with the intention of 'Isha' after the Maghrib prayer
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A traveling man prayed Maghrib with the congregation. When he finished his prayer, another late congregation entered to pray Maghrib. He waited until they prayed one rak'ah, then he joined them with the intention of praying 'Isha' shortened. Is his action valid?
Answer:
No, this is not valid. He is dividing one obligatory prayer into two. This is not permissible. He should join them and complete 'Isha'. He completes 'Isha' with four rak'ahs. Praise be to Allah. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A traveling man prayed Maghrib with the congregation. When he finished his prayer, another late congregation entered to pray Maghrib. He waited until they prayed one rak'ah, then he joined them with the intention of praying 'Isha' shortened. Is his action valid?
Answer:
No, this is not valid. He is dividing one obligatory prayer into two. This is not permissible. He should join them and complete 'Isha'. He completes 'Isha' with four rak'ahs. Praise be to Allah. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب اشتراط دخول الوقت للتيمم — islamhouse.com (59:00)
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