The ruling on the takbir of transition for one who catches the imam in ruku'
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Question:
If one catches the imam in ruku', is he required to say one takbir, or two takbirs: the takbir of ihram and the takbir of ruku'?
Answer:
Yes, if one catches the imam in ruku', he should first say the takbir of ihram while standing, then say the takbir when he bends down for ruku'. This is what should be done and this is the principle. The principle is to say two takbirs: the first is the takbir of ihram, which is obligatory according to all scholars and is essential; and the second is obligatory according to some scholars, which is the takbir of ruku'. The majority held that it is a recommended practice (sunnah), but Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) and a group of the Salaf and Khalaf held that it is obligatory. This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said the takbir and commanded the takbir, saying:Sahih al-Bukhari 6008 in ruku' and sujud. This indicates the obligation of the takbirs of transition, following the example of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and executing his command.
As for the takbir of ihram, which is the first one, this is obligatory according to all scholars. One does not enter the prayer except with it. If one enters the prayer with the intention but does not say the takbir, his prayer is not valid. Therefore, the takbir is essential at the beginning of the prayer. It is the takbir called the takbir of ihram, which is mentioned in the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Sunan Abi Dawud 61Hasan Sahih (Al-Albani) meaning: the first takbir.
However, if one arrives and the imam is in ruku', the time may be tight. If he omits the takbir of ruku', it is valid according to a group of scholars due to the tightness of time. But if he performs both, it is the most cautious course and it avoids the difference of opinion. He should perform both according to the principle: he says the first takbir, which is the takbir of ihram, while standing, then he says the second takbir when he bends down and lowers himself for ruku'. If that is facilitated, this is the most cautious and preferred course. And if he omits the second one due to tightness, the rak'ah suffices him, and praise be to Allah, in the most correct of the opinions of the scholars. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
If one catches the imam in ruku', is he required to say one takbir, or two takbirs: the takbir of ihram and the takbir of ruku'?
Answer:
Yes, if one catches the imam in ruku', he should first say the takbir of ihram while standing, then say the takbir when he bends down for ruku'. This is what should be done and this is the principle. The principle is to say two takbirs: the first is the takbir of ihram, which is obligatory according to all scholars and is essential; and the second is obligatory according to some scholars, which is the takbir of ruku'. The majority held that it is a recommended practice (sunnah), but Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) and a group of the Salaf and Khalaf held that it is obligatory. This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said the takbir and commanded the takbir, saying:
offer your prayers in the way you saw me offering my prayers
صلوا كما رأيتموني أصليAs for the takbir of ihram, which is the first one, this is obligatory according to all scholars. One does not enter the prayer except with it. If one enters the prayer with the intention but does not say the takbir, his prayer is not valid. Therefore, the takbir is essential at the beginning of the prayer. It is the takbir called the takbir of ihram, which is mentioned in the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
The key to prayer is purification; its beginning is takbir and its end is taslim.
مفتاح الصلاة الطهور، وتحريمها التكبير، وتحليلها التسليمHowever, if one arrives and the imam is in ruku', the time may be tight. If he omits the takbir of ruku', it is valid according to a group of scholars due to the tightness of time. But if he performs both, it is the most cautious course and it avoids the difference of opinion. He should perform both according to the principle: he says the first takbir, which is the takbir of ihram, while standing, then he says the second takbir when he bends down and lowers himself for ruku'. If that is facilitated, this is the most cautious and preferred course. And if he omits the second one due to tightness, the rak'ah suffices him, and praise be to Allah, in the most correct of the opinions of the scholars. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
Source
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