If the imam delays the prayer, is this also an excuse for missing the congregation?
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The questioner : Regarding missing the congregation, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did so and delayed, and he approved the delay. Is this evidence for missing the congregation as well?
The Shaykh : Yes, because he did not say, "I will pray with the last one."
The questioner : He delayed, O Shaykh...
The Shaykh : No, no, no, regarding the Fajr prayer. Yes.
The questioner : Delaying means missing it.
The Shaykh : Even the scholars have stated this, saying that one is excused from missing the congregation if his imam prolongs the prayer, meaning prolonging it beyond what is prescribed by the Sunnah.
The Shaykh : Yes, because he did not say, "I will pray with the last one."
The questioner : He delayed, O Shaykh...
The Shaykh : No, no, no, regarding the Fajr prayer. Yes.
The questioner : Delaying means missing it.
The Shaykh : Even the scholars have stated this, saying that one is excused from missing the congregation if his imam prolongs the prayer, meaning prolonging it beyond what is prescribed by the Sunnah.