ANSWER: No. No problem in this as this is the time when people are already in the masjid and the imam finds it easier to address the congregation and give dars.

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ANSWER: If there is place left in the first row then you should fill that gap first. If there is no possibility of him squeezing himself in, he is right and you should go back with him.

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ANSWER: No problem.  Saying it once is mandatory, after that you can add any number and can vary the number in different rakahs.

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ANSWER: Saying bismillah in the beginning of every surah is a highly recommended sunnah but this is not mandatory.

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