Following the prayer is not valid except with the knowledge of the person being led in prayer regarding the imam’s actions, both apparent and hidden, and the common people. Indeed, most people do not know of the imam except the apparent movements of standing, bowing, raising, prostrating, sitting, saying takbir, and salutations, and the intention is hidden from the action of the heart. The person being led in prayer does not see it, so God has assigned him to follow it in what he does not know of it. For this reason

He, peace be upon him, said, “The imam has only been appointed to be followed. So, if he says takbeer, say takbeer, and do not say takbeer until he says takbeer. And if he bows, kneel and do not bow until he bows.” And when he says, “God hears those who praise Him.” So say, “O God, our Lord, to You is praise.” And when he prostrates, then prostrate and do not prostrate until he prostrates.

And whatever is mentioned regarding the intention or what