Action when a single follower makes the initial *takbir* to the Imam's left
Chapter on Imamate and Congregational Prayer
Al-Mughni
Book of Prayer
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If a single follower makes the initial *takbir* to the Imam's left, the Imam moves him to his right, and his initial *tahrimah* (opening declaration) is not invalidated, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) did with Ibn 'Abbas and Jabir.