If the imam combines the Maghrib and 'Isha' prayers and a person enters and catches him while he is praying 'Isha'
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The questioner : Let us suppose that the imam is praying the Maghrib and 'Isha' prayers combined?
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : And a worshipper enters thinking that the imam is in Maghrib and there is no combination, so he starts with him in 'Isha'; does he complete four or conclude with three?
The Shaykh : He concludes with three.
The questioner : Does he separate from the imam?
The Shaykh: Yes.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : And a worshipper enters thinking that the imam is in Maghrib and there is no combination, so he starts with him in 'Isha'; does he complete four or conclude with three?
The Shaykh : He concludes with three.
The questioner : Does he separate from the imam?
The Shaykh: Yes.
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