Is it permissible for someone who has missed a prayer to join a latecomer (masbuq) in congregational prayer who has completed his prayer? And is the hadith, "There is no imamate for a follower (ma'mum)," authentic?
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Scholars have differed on the ruling concerning a latecomer (masbuq) leading the prayer, with two opinions. The preponderant view is the validity of his imamate and the permissibility of following him. As for the mentioned , it was not authentically reported from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him.
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