How does one catch up with the congregation?
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How does one catch up with the congregation?
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: (Whoever catches up with one rak'ah of the prayer has caught up with the prayer) So one catches up with the last rak'ah. However, if you arrive while the imam is in the final tashahhud and you do not expect to catch another congregation, it is better to join them; because catching up with part of the prayer is easier than missing it entirely.
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: (Whoever catches up with one rak'ah of the prayer has caught up with the prayer) So one catches up with the last rak'ah. However, if you arrive while the imam is in the final tashahhud and you do not expect to catch another congregation, it is better to join them; because catching up with part of the prayer is easier than missing it entirely.