When does the Salaat end? After the first Salaam or the Second Salaam?

Answer

The Salaat ends after the second Salaam. Salaat has two Salaams, hence it will end at the completion of the second Salaam. However, after the Meem of the first Salaam, the Salaat technically terminates. Therefore, if a late-comer joins the Jamaat before the ending of the first Salaam, then his Iqtida' (following) of the Imaam will be correct. He will obtain the thawaab of the Jamaat. But if he arrives after the first Salaam, then he cannot join the Jamaat.