The Ruling on Following a Latecomer in Prayer
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Question:
Shaykh Salih, what is the ruling on following a masbuq (one who joins the prayer late) in prayer? May Allah preserve you.
Answer:
A ma'mum (one praying behind the imam) does not become an imam unless the imam appoints him as a substitute. As for if you come and a masbuq is praying the part of the prayer he missed, do not join him. Wait until someone else comes so you can pray with him, or until one of those who have already prayed stands up to pray with you. Yes.
Shaykh Salih, what is the ruling on following a masbuq (one who joins the prayer late) in prayer? May Allah preserve you.
Answer:
A ma'mum (one praying behind the imam) does not become an imam unless the imam appoints him as a substitute. As for if you come and a masbuq is praying the part of the prayer he missed, do not join him. Wait until someone else comes so you can pray with him, or until one of those who have already prayed stands up to pray with you. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4623] حكم الائتمام بالمسبوق - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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