Praying Maghrib with the Imaam who is praying Ishaa
Question:
A man enters the masjid when the 'Ishaa prayer has been called to commence. However, he has not prayed the Maghrib prayer, due to a legitimate reason. What should he do in this case?
Answer:
This man should follow the Imaam that is leading the 'Ishaa prayer, while having the intention for praying the Maghrib prayer. But when the Imaam rises for the fourth raka'ah, he should intend to separate himself from the Imaam and then (continue) sitting, make the Tashahhud and finish his prayer alone.
Shaykh Naasir ud-Deen al-Albaanee
Al-Asaalah No. 1
Translated by Ismaal Alarcon
