What is the ruling on the prayer of one who completed the recitation of Al-Fatiha and the Imam bowed before the worshiper could listen to the Surah from the Imam, according to the Shafi'i school of thought?
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According to the Shafi'is, it is obligatory for the ma'mum (follower) to recite Surat Al-Fatihah, based on the : "Do not do so, except with the Opening of the Book (Fatihat al-Kitab), for there is no prayer for one who does not recite it." If the Imam bows after the ma'mum has completed Al-Fatihah, and the ma'mum is unable to hear the (subsequent) , there is no blame upon him. He is required to listen to the recitation after Al-Fatihah if possible.
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