When should a masbooq stand up to complete the missed rakaats?

Q:

1. If I am praying behind the imam and I have a few rakats to pray, when do I stand up; after the imam’s first salam or when he finishes both salams?

2. If I stand up after the first salam, is my prayer valid?

A:

1. Stand up after the second salaam.

2. Yes.

And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)