LessonsWhen Congregation Begins during an Individual Fard or Sunnah PrayerQuiz

When congregation begins:

1. Before first Sajdah? End and join.
2. Fajr or Maghrib after first Sajdah? End and join.
3. Four-rak'ah Fard after first Sajdah but before completing 2? Complete 2, Salaam, then join.
4. Four-rak'ah Fard: standing for third, no Sajdah yet? End with Salaam and join on the correct view.
5. Three rak'ahs already complete? Finish the Fard.

This replaces the old inaccurate rule that told the learner to complete Fajr or Maghrib after the first Sajdah.

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When Congregation Begins during an Individual Fard or Sunnah Prayer

When congregation begins:

1. Before first Sajdah? End and join.
2. Fajr or Maghrib after first Sajdah? End and join.
3. Four-rak'ah Fard after first Sajdah but before completing 2? Complete 2, Salaam, then join.
4. Four-rak'ah Fard: standing for third, no Sajdah yet? End with Salaam and join on the correct view.
5. Three rak'ahs already complete? Finish the Fard.

This replaces the old inaccurate rule that told the learner to complete Fajr or Maghrib after the first Sajdah.