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Reciting Shema Close to Prayer Time

Question

I arrived to pray three minutes before prayer time. Should I start the Amidah immediately, or first recite the Shema with its blessings?

Answer

Shalom Rav,

One should first recite the Shema and its blessings.

Source

Mishnah Berurah, Siman 71, Se'if Katan 4

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