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17 / 04 / 2026
The Place of the First Worshipper After Joining a Second Worshipper in Prayer
A person joined the congregation after the imam's opening takbir and found an imam and a worshipper next to each other. Should he enter the prayer and then inform the worshipper of his presence, or should he tap him on the shoulder to make him aware of his presence before entering the prayer?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: he can feel the takbir or the hint; let him delay and pray with him, and God knows best.
