What is the ruling on one who enters the mosque while the imam is bowing and makes sounds or strikes with his foot to make the imam wait for him?

Question : Yes. May Allah reward you. What is your opinion regarding what some people do when they enter the mosque while the imam is bowing, either making sounds, striking with their feet, or running?

Answer : This is a mistake. I say this is a mistake on the part of the one entering. The imam should not pay attention to him. In fact, if it were said to the imam that he should discipline him, he should raise his head immediately to the extent of completing the pillar so that he does not become accustomed to it. Some people have said that one of the imams did not accommodate those who strike with their feet or say, "Be patient, for Allah is with the patient," or clear their throats. So, some of the people praying with him, if they wanted to hasten, would strike with their feet, as if he were entering, and then he would raise his head immediately. This is also a mistake; it should not be done this way or that way.