Must the prayer leader wait for all congregation members who are still praying, including prominent individuals, before leading the repetition?
Synopsis
The prayer leader should not wait for individuals prolonging their prayers, even prominent people, to avoid delaying the congregation. The quorum should not wait for prominent individuals who have not yet arrived.
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