Ans : then he performs rak ‘ah number three with surat al – Faatiha only,he should then proceed to complete his prayer as is usual.
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Q 47 : What do some Jurists maintain the fourth rak’ah in this situation according to the statement mentioned before?
Ans : They maintain that in this situation the fourth rak’ah of the latecomer offered with the Imam would be his first rak‘ah .
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Q 48 : What should the latecomer do after the Imam’s tasleem ?
Ans : He should start his second rak ‘ah .
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Q 49 : Does the latecomer have to recite in his last two rak ‘as he performs individually?
Ans : No, he doesn’t have to recite any surat except for surat al -Faatiha .
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Q 50 : What should the latecomer complete his first two rak’ as ?
Ans : He should rise and say takbeer and perform the first rak ‘ah with surah al- Faatiha and another surah .
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POST COMMENTARY
Islam is the religion of order and disciline. Muslims know very well that order is one of the most important features of their religion and even the whole universe. This fact is obvious and manifest in the worship of prayer. It is more like a military order performing prayer. Muslims have only one leader who stands before them. Their lines in the prayer are straight lines. They face the same direction, towards al-Qibla. Muslims follow their leader, in the sense that they exactly do what the leader does. Also, they move and take action after the Imam, the leader. Prayer reflects peace in Islam, as Muslims are peaceful showing no sense of agression while performing their prayer. Prayer is the heart and core of Islam reflecting every virtue in Islam and Muslims as well.