Praying in a Minyan When Not Seeing the Congregants
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Question
He hears a minyan praying, but does not see them. Is it considered praying in a minyan?
Answer
It is not considered praying with the congregation, but he has the merit of praying at the time the congregation prays.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 55, Se'if 18, Mishnah Berurah, Sif-Katan 92, and according to Shaarei Teshuvah, it is considered praying with the congregation.
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