When does the Imam begin reciting Al-Fatihah: after he stands and settles, or after the congregant stands and settles?
The Imam begins reciting Al-Fatihah after the opening takbeer (Takbeerat al-) in the first unit of prayer (rak'ah), and it is recommended for him to recite the opening supplication (Du'a al-Istiftah) before it. As for other than the first rak'ah, he should begin Al-Fatihah after he stands upright, based on the of Abu Hurayrah: "The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, when he rose from the second rak'ah, he would begin the recitation with 'Al-hamdulillah Rabbil-'alamin' (All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds) – and he would not pause." Thus, the Imam does not pause to wait for the worshipper (ma'mum); rather, it is obligatory for the worshipper to follow the Imam by standing up after him without delay.
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