A traveling man who did not pray Maghrib and intentionally delayed joining the Isha prayer until the first rak'ah had passed so that he would catch three rak'ahs
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The questioner : This is a follow-up question. It says: The honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on a man who intentionally delayed joining the prayer until the first rak'ah had passed so that he would catch three rak'ahs? What is the ruling on his leaving the first rak'ah?
The Shaykh : There is no doubt that you are now recalling this issue? This is a traveling man who entered the mosque while the people were praying the Isha prayer, so he stood and did not join them in the first rak'ah. He joined them in the second rak'ah in order to conclude the prayer with them. There is no doubt that this is not advisable. It is contrary to the Sunnah, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):. This man caught the first rak'ah but did not pray it. However, given that he is following an interpretation and does not have knowledge, we see that there is no blame on him and no sin on him.
Yes.
And another question? No, this is the last question.
The Shaykh : There is no doubt that you are now recalling this issue? This is a traveling man who entered the mosque while the people were praying the Isha prayer, so he stood and did not join them in the first rak'ah. He joined them in the second rak'ah in order to conclude the prayer with them. There is no doubt that this is not advisable. It is contrary to the Sunnah, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
Pray what you catch
ما أدركتم فصلواYes.
And another question? No, this is the last question.