What does the one who joins the prayer late do if he catches the imam in bowing?
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Question:
What does the one who joins the prayer late do if he finds the worshippers in bowing and he has caught the bowing but has not recited al-Fatihah?
Answer:
If he catches the bowing, the rak'ah suffices for him according to the correct view, which is the opinion of the majority of the scholars; because it is established from the hadith of Abu Bakrah al-Thaqafi (may Allah be pleased with him) that he came one day while the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was bowing, so he bowed with him and bowed behind the row, then he entered the row. When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) finished the prayer, he said to him:Sunan Abi Dawud 683Sahih (Al-Albani), and he did not order him to make up the rak'ah. Al-Bukhari (may Allah have mercy on him) narrated it in al-Sahih. This indicates that if a person misses the standing, the rak'ah suffices for him by catching its bowing, and al-Fatihah is dropped from him; because he is excused for not being present during the standing. This is the correct view, and the four imams (may Allah have mercy on them) are upon it due to this hadith of Abu Bakrah.
And a group of the scholars said: Recitation is not obligatory for the ma'mum, specifically the recitation of al-Fatihah. This was transmitted from the majority that recitation is not obligatory for the ma'mum, specifically al-Fatihah. But the stronger view is that it is obligatory for him due to the generality of the hadiths, among which is his (peace and blessings be upon him) saying:Sunan Abi Dawud 823Da'if (Al-Albani) We said: Yes. He said: Sunan Abi Dawud 823Da'if (Al-Albani), and it is a good hadith.
But if he misses the standing and catches the bowing, the bowing suffices for him due to the aforementioned hadith of Abu Bakrah. Likewise, if he forgets al-Fatihah or is ignorant of the ruling, it is counted that there is no blame on him, for his bowing suffices for him. So recitation in the case of the ma'mum is obligatory, and it is dropped by forgetfulness, ignorance, and not catching the standing. Unlike the recitation of al-Fatihah in the case of the imam, for it is a pillar that is necessary. Likewise, in the case of the one praying alone, it is a pillar, and the prayer is not valid without it; due to his (peace and blessings be upon him) saying:Jami` at-Tirmidhi 247Sahih (Darussalam), agreed upon for its authenticity. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
What does the one who joins the prayer late do if he finds the worshippers in bowing and he has caught the bowing but has not recited al-Fatihah?
Answer:
If he catches the bowing, the rak'ah suffices for him according to the correct view, which is the opinion of the majority of the scholars; because it is established from the hadith of Abu Bakrah al-Thaqafi (may Allah be pleased with him) that he came one day while the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was bowing, so he bowed with him and bowed behind the row, then he entered the row. When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) finished the prayer, he said to him:
May Allah increase your eagerness! But do not do it again.
زادك الله حرصًا ولا تعدAnd a group of the scholars said: Recitation is not obligatory for the ma'mum, specifically the recitation of al-Fatihah. This was transmitted from the majority that recitation is not obligatory for the ma'mum, specifically al-Fatihah. But the stronger view is that it is obligatory for him due to the generality of the hadiths, among which is his (peace and blessings be upon him) saying:
Perhaps you recite behind your imam?
لعلكم تقرءون خلف إمامكم؟Do not do so except when it is Fatihat al-Kitab, for he who does not recite it is not credited with having prayed.
لا تفعلوا إلا بفاتحة الكتاب، فإنه لا صلاة لمن لم يقرأ بهاBut if he misses the standing and catches the bowing, the bowing suffices for him due to the aforementioned hadith of Abu Bakrah. Likewise, if he forgets al-Fatihah or is ignorant of the ruling, it is counted that there is no blame on him, for his bowing suffices for him. So recitation in the case of the ma'mum is obligatory, and it is dropped by forgetfulness, ignorance, and not catching the standing. Unlike the recitation of al-Fatihah in the case of the imam, for it is a pillar that is necessary. Likewise, in the case of the one praying alone, it is a pillar, and the prayer is not valid without it; due to his (peace and blessings be upon him) saying:
There is no Salat for the one who does not recite Fatihatil-Kitab.
لا صلاة لمن لم يقرأ بفاتحة الكتابThe presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
Source
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