If the congregation is established before the individual worshipper has completed the first Sajdah:
• end the individual prayer with one Salaam;
• join the congregational Fard.
The aim is to catch the congregation before a substantial completed rak'ah structure has formed.
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When Congregation Begins during an Individual Fard or Sunnah Prayer
If the congregation is established before the individual worshipper has completed the first Sajdah:
• end the individual prayer with one Salaam;
• join the congregational Fard.
The aim is to catch the congregation before a substantial completed rak'ah structure has formed.