If I catch the Imam in the second Raka'ah and sit with him for the Tashahhud, do I recite the Tashahhud with him or not?
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Yes, the latecomer (masbuq) should recite the with the Imam in his final sitting, even if that rak'ah is the first or third for the latecomer in a four-rak'ah prayer, in order to follow the Imam. This is based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "When one of you comes and the Imam is in a certain state, let him do as the Imam does."
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