Things which are Makrooh in congregational prayers

1497. If there is vacant space in the rows of the congregation, it is Makrooh for a person to stand alone.

1498. It is Makrooh for the follower to recite the Zikr in the prayers in such a way that Imam hears them.

Things which are Mustahab in congregational prayers

Rules of congregational prayers

1469. When a follower makes his Niyyat, it is necessary for him to specify the Imam. But, it is not necessary for him to know his name. If he makes Niyyat that he is following the Imam of the present congregation, his prayer is in order.

Congregational prayers

1408. It is Mustahab that obligatory prayers, especially the daily prayers, are performed in congregation, and more emphasis has been laid on congregational prayers for Fajr, Maghrib and ‘Isha, and also for those who live in the neighborhood of a Masjid, or on those who are able to hear its Azaan.