Masbuk Means Missing a Rak'ah of Congregational Prayer, Learn the Characteristics and Procedure

Kapanlagi.com - Makmum masbuk has become a quite familiar term in congregational prayers. But do you know what masbuk actually means?

Understanding the meaning of masbuk is certainly important for Muslims. Because this term is used to refer to the condition when a Muslim will join a congregational prayer but the imam has already started the prayer. That's why masbuk means a follower who missed a congregational prayer either before or after the imam bows.

In addition to the very important meaning of masbuk that a Muslim should understand, there are also several characteristics of a follower who is considered masbuk. That's why below is an explanation of the meaning of masbuk as well as the characteristics and procedures for doing it.

Let's check out the explanation of the meaning of masbuk in congregational prayers along with its characteristics and procedures that have been compiled by kapanlagi.com from various sources.

1. The Meaning of Masbuk in Congregational Prayers

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Performing prayers in congregation is known to have multiplied rewards. Especially in obligatory prayers, praying in congregation has more rewards than praying alone. A narration explains the virtues of congregational prayer.

"Prayer in congregation is better by 27 degrees than prayer alone." (Narrated by Bukhari no. 645 and Muslim no. 650)

But did you know that in congregational prayer, the term masbuk may have been heard before? Do you know what masbuk means and its explanation in congregational prayer? Discussing the meaning of masbuk is very easy to understand. Because this term refers to someone who missed a prayer rakaat in congregational prayer. In other words, masbuk means being late to join congregational prayer when the imam has already started the prayer.

In addition, according to the online version of the Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI), masbuk means a follower who comes late during congregational prayer while the imam has already performed some of the prayer pillars. It is also mentioned that masbuk means someone who misses congregational prayer where that time can be used to read Surah Al-Fatihah. Meanwhile, someone is considered to have completed one rakaat if they have been able to follow the rakaat with the imam with tuma'ninah.

Therefore, when a follower who is masbuk finds the imam is in rukuk, then immediately follow the rukuk. This way, reciting Surah Al-Fatihah is waived. That is an explanation of the meaning of masbuk in congregational prayer. So that it can make it easier for you to understand the meaning of masbuk.

2. Characteristics of a Masbuk Congregant

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After understanding the meaning of masbuk in congregational prayer, which is when the imam has performed some of the prayer pillars, there are several characteristics that make a congregant in congregational prayer known as a masbuk. Therefore, to know what the characteristics of a masbuk congregant are, you can read the following explanation. Let's find out what the characteristics of a masbuk congregant are.

- The imam has started the congregational prayer and the congregant missed the takbiratul ihram.

- A masbuk congregant did not have the chance to read Al-Fatihah or missed reading some or all of the verses of Al-Fatihah.

- A masbuk congregant can miss the short verses read by the imam after reading Al-Fatihah.

- The congregant finds the imam in ruku'.

- The congregant finds the imam performing other prayer pillars besides ruku', such as i'tidal, sujud, or sitting between two sujud.

Those are some of the characteristics of a masbuk congregant that can be called missing a prayer pillar. Therefore, if you miss a prayer rak'ah, you can replace it according to the missed rak'ah and adjust it to the prayer being performed.

3. How to Perform Prayer for a Masbuk Congregant

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In addition, there are guidelines for performing prayer for a follower who joins the prayer late (makmum masbuk). When a makmum masbuk finds the imam in a state of ruku', he can follow the imam in ruku'. However, if the makmum masbuk finds the imam after ruku', he needs to make up for the missed rakaat of prayer. This is like a narration that explains the guidelines for performing prayer for a makmum masbuk as follows,

"When we were about to pray with the Prophet Shallallahu'alaihi Wasallam, he heard people shouting. So he asked: what is wrong with you? They answered: we are in a hurry to catch the congregational prayer. Then the Prophet said: do not do that (hurry)." (HR.Bukhari no.635, Muslim no.603)

Now, this is an explanation of the guidelines for performing prayer for a makmum masbuk. Let's take a look at some of the guidelines for performing prayer for a makmum masbuk KLovers.

- The makmum masbuk directly joins the congregational prayer and performs takbiratul ihram.

- Follow the imam's prayer movements, for example, standing, ruku', or other prayer movements.

- If the makmum masbuk finds the imam before ruku', he can recite Al-Fatihah in the first two rakaat of the sirriyyah prayer until the third and fourth rakaat. However, if he finds the first two rakaat of the prayer recited with a loud voice, then the obligation to recite Al-Fatihah is waived, and the makmum is obliged to listen to the imam's recitation.

- Recite a short surah from the Quran if it is missed in the first or second rakaat. However, if it is missed in the third and fourth rakaat, it is not recommended to recite a short surah.

- Then follow the imam's prayer movements until the salam.

- If a rakaat is missed, it can be made up for in the rakaat that was missed after the salam, then immediately perform the missed rakaat.

Guidelines for a makmum masbuk if he finds the imam in ruku':

- Perform takbiratul ihram.

- Follow the imam's prayer movements, for example, immediately perform ruku' if the imam is in ruku'. When you come to prayer, be calm. Follow what you find in congregational prayer. Complete what you miss." (HR.Bukhari no.635, Muslim no.603)

Now, this is a review of the procedure for performing prayer for a masbuk follower. Let's directly review some procedures for performing prayer for masbuk followers KLovers.

- The masbuk follower immediately enters the congregation and performs takbiratul ihram.

- Follow the imam's prayer movements, for example, standing, bowing, or other prayer movements.

- If you find the imam before bowing, you can read Al-Fatihah in the first two rak'ahs of silent prayer until the third and fourth rak'ahs. But if you find the first two rak'ahs of prayer recited with a loud voice, then the obligation to recite Al-Fatihah is waived, and the follower is required to listen to the imam's recitation.

- Read a short surah in the Quran if you miss the first or second rak'ah. However, if you miss the third and fourth rak'ahs, it is not recommended to read a short surah.

- Then follow the imam's prayer movements until the salam.

- If there is a missed rak'ah, it can be replaced according to the missed rak'ah after the salam and immediately perform the missed rak'ah.

The procedure for a masbuk follower if they find the imam bowing:

- Perform takbiratul ihram.

- Follow the imam's prayer movements, for example, immediately bow if the imam is bowing. Similarly, when the imam performs prayer movements such as prostration, i'tidal, or others.

- Replacing missed prayer cycles after the imam has finished and immediately standing up.

That is an explanation of masbuk, which means a follower who missed a pillar of congregational prayer. Hopefully, this can be a reference for you in understanding the meaning of masbuk and its procedures.

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