Question
I joined the congregational prayer in the third rak'ah of the Isha prayer, how do I complete my prayer regarding the recitation?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: After the imam's greeting, what you missed is considered your first prayer, in which the opening supplication, Al-Fatiha, and the surah are recited; because they are regarded as the first two rak'ahs of the Isha prayer in terms of recitation, and God knows best.