A latecomer (Masbuq) who joins the congregation after the Imam has completed one Rakat should:
Q1. A latecomer (Masbuq) who joins the congregation after the Imam has completed one Rakat should:
Answer: Complete the missed Rak'at after the Imam gives Salam
Explanation: A latecomer (Masbuq) follows the Imam for whatever portion remains, then rises after the Imam's Salam to independently complete the Rak'at he missed, maintaining the sequence of his own prayer.