Hazrat Yahya bin Abi Ishaq says that I offered the Maghrib prayer behind Hakam bin Ayyub. Abu Mulaeeh was standing next to Ibn Usama. I heard Abu Mulaeeh reciting Surah Al-Fatiha. When the Imam finished the prayer with salam, I asked Abu Mulaeeh, "Were you reciting (Qur'an) behind the Imam, even though the Imam was also reciting?" He said, "Did you hear anything?" I said, "Yes." He replied, "Yes, I was reciting."

Hazrat Anas, regarding recitation behind the Imam, says that this is tasbih.

Hazrat Mahmood bin Rabee’ says that I offered prayer with Hazrat Ubadah bin Samit. He recited Surah Al-Fatihah in the prayer. After the prayer, I submitted,“O Abu Al-Waleed! I heard you reciting Surah Al-Fatihah?”He said,“Yes, without it the prayer is not valid.”

Hazrat Abu Majliz says that if you recite (Qur'an) behind the Imam, it is good, and if you do not, then the recitation of the Imam is sufficient for you.

Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) says that recite Surah Al-Fatihah behind the Imam.

Hazrat Malik bin Mughul says that Sha'bi used to recite beautifully behind the Imam.

Hazrat Qasim says that I like to keep myself engaged during Zuhr and Asr.

Hazrat Abu Sa’ib says that I asked Hazrat Abu Hurairah,“What should I do behind the Imam?”He pulled my arm and said,“O Persian! Recite Surah Al-Fatihah in your heart.”