Sitting with the Imam in the Final Tashahhud or Waiting for the Congregation
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Question:
The first question. What is the ruling for someone who enters the mosque while the Imam is in the final tashahhud? Should he sit with him, or wait and pray later? Should he stand up and pray on his own?
Answer:
If you know that someone is behind you who wants to come, or you hope that someone will come, wait so that you pray in congregation. If you do not know of anyone and do not expect anyone to come, join the Imam to receive the reward. Yes.
The presenter:
Okay, may Allah reward you with good,
The first question. What is the ruling for someone who enters the mosque while the Imam is in the final tashahhud? Should he sit with him, or wait and pray later? Should he stand up and pray on his own?
Answer:
If you know that someone is behind you who wants to come, or you hope that someone will come, wait so that you pray in congregation. If you do not know of anyone and do not expect anyone to come, join the Imam to receive the reward. Yes.
The presenter:
Okay, may Allah reward you with good,
Source
قناة «مكة و المدينة»، 04 / فتاوى على الهواء - 22 01 1437هـ _ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (42:30)
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