When the imam prostrates or bows, when does one say the takbir?
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The questioner : When is the takbir prescribed: when one descends, when one prostrates, or while standing?
The Shaykh : The takbir is what occurs between the two pillars. One begins it when descending, and he has the option to end it before reaching the second pillar, or he may begin it midway and end it upon reaching the second pillar. Based on this, we say that if the imam is heavy and slow, it is not prescribed to say the takbir until he is close to reaching the second pillar, so that his takbir ends as he reaches the second pillar, and so that the people do not get ahead of him. Yes.
The Shaykh : The takbir is what occurs between the two pillars. One begins it when descending, and he has the option to end it before reaching the second pillar, or he may begin it midway and end it upon reaching the second pillar. Based on this, we say that if the imam is heavy and slow, it is not prescribed to say the takbir until he is close to reaching the second pillar, so that his takbir ends as he reaches the second pillar, and so that the people do not get ahead of him. Yes.