Does the one who joins the prayer late seek refuge and recite the basmalah in the loud prayer?

The questioner : Peace be upon you

The Shaykh : And upon you be peace

The questioner : How are you, our Shaykh?

The Shaykh : Praise be to Allah, I am well

The questioner : How are you?

The Shaykh : May Allah preserve you

The questioner : I am well, if Allah wills.

The Shaykh : Praise be to Allah, I am well

The questioner : Shaykh... a question.

The Shaykh : Please go ahead.

The questioner : If someone joins the prayer late, does he listen or does he seek refuge and recite the basmalah?

The Shaykh : How?

The questioner : A person joined the prayer late.

The Shaykh : ...

The questioner : Does he listen or does he seek refuge and recite the basmalah?

The Shaykh : If the prayer is loud, he listens.

The questioner : Yes, and if it is quiet...

The Shaykh : Do you understand the answer?

The questioner : Yes, well, Shaykh, does the... imam...

The Shaykh : Save your question for tomorrow, if Allah wills. Just one question.

The questioner : Okay, may Allah reward you with good, our Shaykh.

The Shaykh : May Allah preserve you, and peace be upon you.

The questioner : And upon you be peace