Keeping Up With The Imam During Prayer
Assalam-o-Alaikam: Brother Haseeb, I think a few seconds after the imam doesn’t make a difference, but not too late as not to keep up with the imam. Also, I think if you are reciting too slow, perhaps you can recite a little faster to keep up with the imam. On the other hand, if imam is going abnormally fast, then respectfully ask him to slow down a bit.