How to Catch the Prayer at Its Last Time

Question
If a person catches the prayer at its last time, is it by the opening Takbir, or by completing the first Rak'ah?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: If one catches the Takbir (opening prayer) on time, it is considered an on-time prayer (performance) and not a missed prayer (making up), and God knows best.
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