How is the 'Isha' prayer shortened when praying in congregation?
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Question:
A questioner asks: If I have prayed Maghrib and 'Isha', how do I pray 'Isha' shortened in congregation? Do I say the closing salam, or do I wait for the imam in the fourth rak'ah?
Answer:
If you pray with the imam, you are required to complete the prayer. You are required to complete the prayer with the imam; because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 1236 I was traveling, and I prayed with those who complete the prayer. You are required to complete the prayer, and you do not shorten it behind the imam. Yes.
A questioner asks: If I have prayed Maghrib and 'Isha', how do I pray 'Isha' shortened in congregation? Do I say the closing salam, or do I wait for the imam in the fourth rak'ah?
Answer:
If you pray with the imam, you are required to complete the prayer. You are required to complete the prayer with the imam; because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
The Imam is to be followed. So,
إنما جعل الإمام ليؤتم به، فإذا
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، كيف تكون صلاة العشاء قصرًا مع جماعة؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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