# Fathiha recitation in jamath salah

**Institution:** Darul Ifta Kauzariyya
**Category:** Prayers & Duties
**Madhab (School):** Shafii
**Mufti / Jurist:** Mufti Muhammed Salih Al Kauzari
**Published Date:** January 01, 1970
**Canonical URL:** https://mail.daruliftakauzariyya.com/fatwa-archive/751-Fathiha-recitation-in-jamath-salah

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## Question

I would like to ask when we stand behind the imam while praying magrib, isha or fajr do we always have to recite fathiha ourselves or we can ?

## Answer / Fatwa Ruling

According to shafi madhab it is obligatory for maamoom to recite fathiha in all prayers.

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