Question: A man entered the mosque in order to perform Ishaa’ prayer, then
he remembered that he has not prayed Maghrib. What should he do?
Response: When you enter the mosque while Ishaa’ prayer is being observed,
then you recalled that you have not prayed Maghrib, join the congregation with
the intention of performing Maghrib prayer; and when the Imam stands for the
fourth rak’ah, sit down for your third rak’ah and wait for the Imam [till he
completes his fourth rak’ah]. Then, you should terminate the prayer along with
him. You may also terminate your prayer [alone] and thereafter join the Imam in
whatever is left of the Ishaa’ prayer.[1]
The difference
of intention between the Imam and the one praying behind the Imam does not
matter according to the correct view among the sayings of the people of
knowledge. And if you perform the Maghrib prayer alone, and after that join the
congregation in observing whatever is left of the Ishaa’ prayer, there is no
harm.
Source: Fataawaa
Arkaan al-Islaam, p. 197, by Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-Uthaymeen (may
Allah have mercy on him)
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.
Source: The
Fataawaa of Shaikh al-Albaanee from al-Asaalah Magazine Issues 1-21, p.35
[1]
Shaykh al-Uthaymeen (may Allah have mercy on him) expressed his preference for
this method in Sharh al-Mumti’, vol. 2, p. 184
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