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Is it prescribed to perform the prostration of forgetfulness (sujood al-sahw) for someone who forgot the takbeer of movement when following the imam in prostration in the last rak'ah, knowing that this rak'ah will not be counted for him?

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If you find the Imam prostrating, only the opening Takbir (Takbirat al-Ihram) is sufficient for you, and no other Takbir is required for the transition. Therefore, you are not prescribed to perform the prostration of forgetfulness (Sujud al-Sahw) before the salutation because its cause has not occurred.

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