Is it true that someone praying at home should offer their salaat after the jamaat of the local masjid has been completed?

· 23 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 7906English

Question

For example if Asr begins at say 2:45pm and the jamaat of the mosque is at 3:55pm. Is the person who is praying at home required to read it after 3:55pm. Jazakallah.

Answer

This is not necessary. one may read Salaat at home as soon as the time enters.

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