Should a latecomer recite out loud when completing their Salah?

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A: If someone catches up with the Imam in the last Rak‘ah of the Maghrib Prayer, they should join the Imam in offering it, and it will be counted for them as their first Rak‘ah. When the Imam concludes with the Taslim (salutation of peace ending the Prayer), they should get up and offer a Rak‘ah out loud or subvocally, whichever they wish - the former being the preferable. They should then sit for the first Tashahhud (a recitation in the sitting position in the second unit of Prayer), after which they should get up and offer the third Rak‘ah. They should then sit for the final Tashahhud (a recitation in the sitting position in the last unit of Prayer) and conclude with the Taslim. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Pray whatever parts (of Salah) you catch and complete whatever parts you miss.” May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.