The Ruling on Delaying in Following the Imam

What is the ruling on delaying in standing with the imam during the recitation of al-Fatihah, especially among those who say: that the imam's recitation suffices for the follower's recitation?The Shaykh: How does he delay?The questioner: He delays during the time of prostration or during the tashahhud or the sitting, and then he finds that he has begun reciting al-Fatihah, especially among those who say: that the imam's recitation suffices for the follower?The Shaykh: Delaying behind the imam is a great error and contrary to the command of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), even in prostration while he is supplicating, one does not delay; because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) said: (When he says takbir, you say takbir) He used the particle "fa" which indicates immediate succession, and it is also the answer to the condition.

The questioner: Even in the recitation of al-Fatihah, O Shaykh?The Shaykh: Even in the recitation of al-Fatihah, it is not permissible.

The questioner: Does the imam's recitation of al-Fatihah not suffice for the followers?The Shaykh: It does not suffice. The follower must recite al-Fatihah, he must recite it while standing if he is able to stand, and it is not permissible for him to lag behind it in prostration. If you see someone doing this, advise him, whether in Fajr or other prayers.Tell him: You are not independent now; you follow your imam. Do not go ahead of him and do not lag behind him.