I am a man who entered the mosque and prayed with the imam who was one rak'ah ahead of me, and then it became clear to the imam that he had missed a rak'ah. What should I do?
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The questioner : May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you, esteemed Shaykh.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, mercy, and blessings.
The questioner : I am a man who entered the mosque and prayed with the imam who was one rak'ah ahead of me, and then it became clear to the imam that he had missed a rak'ah.
The Shaykh : And after that.
The questioner : And after that, it became clear to the imam that he had missed a rak'ah, so he stood up to perform it. Should I return with the imam, or should I separate from him?
The Shaykh : No, you must return with him, because the imam's prayer has not been completed. So join him, complete what is required of you, and your prayer will be finished. Yes.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, mercy, and blessings.
The questioner : I am a man who entered the mosque and prayed with the imam who was one rak'ah ahead of me, and then it became clear to the imam that he had missed a rak'ah.
The Shaykh : And after that.
The questioner : And after that, it became clear to the imam that he had missed a rak'ah, so he stood up to perform it. Should I return with the imam, or should I separate from him?
The Shaykh : No, you must return with him, because the imam's prayer has not been completed. So join him, complete what is required of you, and your prayer will be finished. Yes.