The imam leads, the follower joins the imam, and the individual prays alone. Their recitation rules are not entirely interchangeable. The central debate is the extent to which an imam’s recitation suffices for the follower.
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Imam, Follower, and Individual Worshipper
Prayer Recitation: Surah Selection, Minimum Amount and Following the Imam
The imam leads, the follower joins the imam, and the individual prays alone. Their recitation rules are not entirely interchangeable. The central debate is the extent to which an imam’s recitation suffices for the follower.