Originally Posted by
pinniped
To the OP: was the group in the lounge praying quietly or vocally?
tashi: is it possible that a group would pray together but do it quietly (perhaps doing their individual prayers) in a setting like an airline lounge?
So part of the prayer has to be led by Imam and other parts are done individually. The individual prayers become optional in travel so most people would do the group prayer and then un-assemble.
Like I mentioned, except for the early morning, sunset and night prayers, the other two which are noon and mid afternoon are quiet. The group quietly follows the leader. When I say loud for those prayers, doesnt mean that the leader is screaming, just enough volume that people know what verses he is reciting.