The latecomer counting the extra rak'ah.

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Question:
If the imam adds a rak'ah and I follow him in it while I am a latecomer, is my prayer valid?

Answer:
Answer: According to the majority, your prayer is not valid, but rather it is deficient; because the extra rak'ah is not counted. So if you did this, you must repeat the prayer.

Source www.alfawzan.af.org.sa

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