What is meant by the intention (niyyah) in the prostration of forgetfulness (sujood as-sahw)? What is the ruling on omitting it? What are its pillars? Is the prostration of forgetfulness valid without tasbeeh (glorification of Allah) or tashahhud (testimony of faith)? What are the consequences of performing the prostration of forgetfulness without intention or tasbeeh?

It is correct to say that an act without an intention is inconceivable, for deeds are not valid without it. Intention follows knowledge and distinguishes acts of worship from customary acts, as well as differentiating between ranks of worship. The intention for ghusl (ritual bath) is to remove janabah (state of ritual impurity), not merely for cleanliness. However, removing impurity does not require an intention.

The phrase: "Whoever prays without intention" means without the intention for the specific prayer, such as Dhuhr.

The prostration of forgetfulness (sujud al-sahw) requires intention, which is the intention to prostrate due to forgetfulness, and it does not mean remembering its cause.

As for the pillars of sujud al-sahw, they are like the prostrations within the prayer itself, and tranquility (طمأنينة) is obligatory therein. It is not necessary to prostrate on the seven limbs except for the forehead.

Regarding the tashahhud for sujud al-sahw, it is not obligatory. The saying: "Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la, Rabbighfirli" (Glorified is my Lord, the Most High; My Lord, forgive me) is obligatory in the prostration of prayer. If someone forgets it in sujud al-sahw, there is no blame on them, because sujud al-sahw is not prescribed for one who forgets within it.