Action when two followers are behind the Imam and one leaves

Chapter on Imamate and Congregational Prayer

Al-Mughni

Book of Prayer

Book 3 · Issue 34 · Bab 10

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If two people begin praying behind the Imam, and one leaves due to an excuse or otherwise, the other should join the row, or he should notify someone else to come and stand with him. If none of this is possible, he should intend to pray alone and complete it individually, as an unforeseen circumstance has occurred, similar to when the Imam loses his ablution.