Q: Most worshippers are of the opinion that if one joins the congregational Salah (Prayer) while worshippers are bowing, it is regarded as a complete Rak`ah (unit of Prayer), while others say that if one does not recite Al-Fatihah (opening Surah) in each Rak`ah, then the Salah is invalid.
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Whoever joins the congregation while the Imam is performing Ruku` (bowing) and bows with him, then they have caught that Rak`ah. Reciting Al-Fatihah is waived for them because the time for its recitation while standing has passed. This is supported with the Hadith narrated on the authority of
Abu Bakra Al-Thaqafi (may Allah be pleased with him) that he reached the Prophet (peace be upon him) in the Masjid while he was bowing in prayer and he too bowed before joining the row. He mentioned what he had done (Part No. 6; Page No. 218
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Whoever joins the congregation while the Imam is performing Ruku` (bowing) and bows with him, then they have caught that Rak`ah. Reciting Al-Fatihah is waived for them because the time for its recitation while standing has passed. This is supported with the Hadith narrated on the authority of
Abu Bakra Al-Thaqafi (may Allah be pleased with him) that he reached the Prophet (peace be upon him) in the Masjid while he was bowing in prayer and he too bowed before joining the row. He mentioned what he had done (Part No. 6; Page No. 218) to the Prophet and he (peace be upon him) said: May Allah increase your love for the good, but do not repeat it again (bowing in that manner).
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Abu Dawud. The Prophet (peace be upon him) did not order him to repeat Salah.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
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