Ruling on One Who Missed a Prayer and Caught the Next Prayer in Congregation

Question
A person missed the Maghrib prayer while at work, and when he arrived at the mosque, the call for the Isha prayer was made. Should he pray Isha in congregation, or should he pray Maghrib first?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: He prays Maghrib first individually, then joins the Isha prayer in congregation; due to the necessity of order, and God knows best.
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