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How long does a latecomer have to sit for before completing his missed rakaats?
Question
If a latecomer joins the Imaam in the sitting position of Tashahhud and then the Imaam makes Salaam, does the latecomer have to sit for a period of time before making up his missed Rakaats?
Answer
A latecomer (Masbooq) should recite the complete Tashahhud when the Imaam completes the Salaah before standing up to perform his missed Rakaat/s.
However, if a latecomer does not recite the entire Tashahhud after the Imaam completed the Salaah, the Salaah will still be valid. (Shaami 1/496)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
- Checked by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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