Nope, as per Islamic ritual, he was NOT.
..better call the Mosque and let the imam know!
Keeping the gaze fixed to the ground, men should place their right hand over the left one in the following manner: Grab the wrist of the left hand by forming a ring with the LITTLE FINGER (pinky) and the THUMB around it placing the palm of the right hand on top of the left hand and extending the 3 middle fingers over the left arms wrist."
http://path-to-peace.com/prayer_how.html