These conditions include righteousness ('Adalat) and some...

These conditions include righteousness ('Adalat) and some other attributes which are required of an Imam and which will be mentioned in connection with the congregational prayers. Friday prayers does not become obligatory unless an Imam possessing necessary qualifications is available. The following conditions should be fulfilled for the Friday prayers becoming valid: (i) The prayers should be offered in congregation. Hence, it is not in order to offer Friday prayers individually.

If a follower (Muqtadi) joins Friday prayers before the bowing (Ruku') of the second unit (Rakat) his prayers will be in order and he will have to…