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Q 3: A person entered the Masjid (mosque) while the Imam was in the Ruku` (bowing) position then before reaching the row he bowed to join the Imam in the Rak`ah. After he joined the Imam, he moved about ten steps to reach the row. Is his Salah (Prayer) valid?

(Part No. 7; Page No. 319) A: His Salah is valid according to the narration of Abu Bakrah who bowed before reaching the row then the Prophet (peace be upon him) said to him, May Allah increase your love for the good, but do not repeat it again (bowing in that way). Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) did not order him to repeat his Salah. If it had been obligatory for him to repeat Salah, the Prophet (peace be upon him) would have explained it to him. We should not think that the Prophet (peace be upon him) had delayed explanation. However, this person is enjoined not to bow before reaching the row because the Prophet (peace be upon him) said to Abu Bakrah, May Allah increase your love for the good, but do not repeat it again (bowing in that way). May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.