Ruling on completing the prayer behind one who is making up a missed prayer
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If a person enters the mosque and finds someone making up a missed prayer, is it permissible for him to follow him in prayer?
Some scholars say: It is permissible; because the most that happens is that the first follower becomes the imam. However, even if we say it is permissible, it is not recommended, because this is not known among the Salaf. So it is better not to do it.
The questioner: And if he does it?The Shaykh: If he does it, his prayer is valid.
The questioner: But it is not recommended?The Shaykh: Yes.
It is not recommended; it is better not to do it.
Some scholars say: It is permissible; because the most that happens is that the first follower becomes the imam. However, even if we say it is permissible, it is not recommended, because this is not known among the Salaf. So it is better not to do it.
The questioner: And if he does it?The Shaykh: If he does it, his prayer is valid.
The questioner: But it is not recommended?The Shaykh: Yes.
It is not recommended; it is better not to do it.