In a Prayer of congregation is it allowed or recommended for a late comer (Muzbook) join the Imam in Sajda?

· 5 Rajab 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 988English

Question

Many people are joining the imam during the first sajda and many are joining even in the second sajda.

Answer

A late comer should join the Imam in whichever position the Imam is in. If the Imaam is in the first Sajdah, the late comer should join in the first sajda.

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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