Joining the Imam during the first Tashahhud of Maghrib Prayer

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Q 1: If I catch the last Rak`ah (unit of prayer) of the Maghrib (Sunset) Prayer, should I make up for the two missed Rak`ahs consecutively or separate with a Tashahhud (testification recited in the sitting position in the second/last unit of Prayer) between them? Should I recite Al-Fatihah and whatever verses of the Qur'an in a loud voice during these two Rak`ahs?

A: First: You have to sit for the first Tashahhud between the two Rak`ahs you are going to make up for. Second: You have to recite Al-Fatihah aloud and whatever group of verses of the Qur'an you are able to, in the first Rak`ah. In the second Rak`ah you have to recite only Al-Fatihah in a low voice and sit for the last Tashahhud before you finish the Salah.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.