Should the worshiper recite the Fatihah if he joins the Imam while the latter is reciting the Qur’an after the Fatihah in a loud prayer, or should he listen in accordance with the Almighty’s saying: (And when the Qur’an is recited, then listen to it and pay attention)? And if he joins the Imam while he is standing and the worshiper only recites the Fatihah, then the Imam says “Allahu Akbar” for bowing, should he bow or continue reciting?
The recitation of Surat Al-Fatihah is obligatory in prayer for the Imam, the one praying alone, and the follower (Ma'mum). If one says the opening Takbir with the Imam, he is obligated to recite it. If the Imam bows before its completion, the follower must bow with him, and the rak'ah will be sufficient for him. Whoever catches the Imam bowing, that rak'ah is sufficient for him, and the recitation of Al-Fatihah is waived for him.
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