Asalmu-alaykum respected mufti sahab, Why does the masbuq have to sit in tashahud in this first rakah he is completing.? shouldnt it be in the second rakah?
Answer:
The Masbooq should recite one Takbeer whilst rising from the sitting to the
Qiyaam position. Thereafter, he must recite the Thanaa, Ta’awwuz, Tasmiyah,
etc. There is no need to recite a new Takbeer whilst standing.
In order for us to answer the second part of your question, we need more
clarification. We need to know whether your question is regarding a Masbooq
in a two, three or four Rakaat Salaat.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai