When should a masbooq stand up to complete the missed rakaats?
Question
1. If I am praying behind the imam and I have a few rakats to pray, when do I stand up; after the imam's first salam or when he finishes both salams?
2. If I stand up after the first salam, is my prayer valid?
Answer
1. Stand up after the second salaam.
2. Yes.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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