It is not permissible for the One behind the Imam to recite other than Al-Fatihah in the Audible Prayers
Question :
After the Imam finishes reciting Al-Fatihah in the audible prayers, the worshipper recites Al-Fatihah, but I hear some of them reciting a short Surah with it; what is the ruling on this?
Answer:
It is not permissible for the one who is led in the audible prayer to recite anything except Al-Fatihah. In fact, it is obligatory for him to be silent after that for the recitation of the Imam, based upon the words of the Prophet:
"Perhaps you recite behind your Imam?"
We replied: "Yes." He said:
"Do not do so, except for the Opening of the Book (i.e. Al- Fatihah), for there is no prayer for him who does not recite it.And Allah, the Most High says:
So when the Qur'an is recited, listen to it and be silent, that you may receive mercy.
And the words of the Prophet:
When the Imam recites, be silent.
The only exception to this is the recitation of Al-Fatihah according to the aforementioned Hadith and the general meaning of his words:
There is no prayer for the one who does not recite Fatihah Al-Kitab.
Source:
Ibn Baz
Fatawa Islamiyah, Vol. 2 Page 212
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