Is it obligatory to place the hands on the chest after the opening takbeer when joining the Imam in rukoo‘, or is it permissible to go directly into rukoo‘?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Whoever catches the Imam while he is bowing must say the Takbirat al- (opening Takbir) while standing, then immediately go down into the bowing position. It is not prescribed for him to place his hands on his chest after the Takbirat al-Ihram.
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