If 3 rak'ahs of a four-rak'ah Fard are already complete when congregation begins, what is the basic rule?
When Congregation Begins during an Individual Fard or Sunnah Prayer
- Complete the fourth rak'ah and finish the Fard.
- Discard all 3 rak'ahs.
- Give Salaam immediately after 3 as the normal rule.
- Turn the third rak'ah into the first.