What is the ruling on a follower who lags behind the imam, and who does not believe that reciting al-Fatihah is obligatory in the loud prayers?
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The questioner : What is the ruling on lagging behind the imam in standing up to recite al-Fatihah, especially for one who says that the imam’s recitation suffices for the follower’s recitation?
The Shaykh : Lagging behind it.
The questioner : Lagging behind standing up with the imam.
The Shaykh : And he is praying?
The questioner : And he is praying and he sat down.
The Shaykh : How does he lag behind?
The questioner : He lags behind for the duration of the prostration, or in the tashahhud, or in the sitting, while the imam has already begun reciting al-Fatihah, especially for one who says that the imam’s recitation suffices for?
The Shaykh : Lagging behind the imam is a great error and contrary to the command of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), even in the prostration where he is supplicating, he does not lag behind, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) said: So he used the particle "fa" which indicates immediate succession, and it is also the answer to the condition.
The questioner : Even in reciting al-Fatihah, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Even in reciting al-Fatihah, it is not permissible.
The questioner : Does the imam’s recitation of al-Fatihah not suffice for the follower?
The Shaykh : It does not suffice. The follower must recite al-Fatihah. He must recite it while standing, provided he is able to stand. He must recite al-Fatihah while standing, provided he is able to stand. And it is not permissible for him to lag behind it in the prostration. If you see someone doing this, advise him, whether in Fajr or other prayers. Tell him: You are not independent now; you follow your imam. Do not go ahead of him and do not lag behind him. Yes.
The Shaykh : Lagging behind it.
The questioner : Lagging behind standing up with the imam.
The Shaykh : And he is praying?
The questioner : And he is praying and he sat down.
The Shaykh : How does he lag behind?
The questioner : He lags behind for the duration of the prostration, or in the tashahhud, or in the sitting, while the imam has already begun reciting al-Fatihah, especially for one who says that the imam’s recitation suffices for?
The Shaykh : Lagging behind the imam is a great error and contrary to the command of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), even in the prostration where he is supplicating, he does not lag behind, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) said:
When he says takbir, say takbir.
إذا كبر فكبرواThe questioner : Even in reciting al-Fatihah, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Even in reciting al-Fatihah, it is not permissible.
The questioner : Does the imam’s recitation of al-Fatihah not suffice for the follower?
The Shaykh : It does not suffice. The follower must recite al-Fatihah. He must recite it while standing, provided he is able to stand. He must recite al-Fatihah while standing, provided he is able to stand. And it is not permissible for him to lag behind it in the prostration. If you see someone doing this, advise him, whether in Fajr or other prayers. Tell him: You are not independent now; you follow your imam. Do not go ahead of him and do not lag behind him. Yes.