How can one perform the prostration of forgetfulness (sujud al-sahw) outside of prayer?
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The prostration of forgetfulness ( Al-Sahw) was legislated to rectify deficiencies in the Sunan (plural of , referring to recommended acts) of prayer and what falls under their حكم (ruling/category). It is not caused by anything outside of the prayer. Sujud Al-Sahw can be performed either before the salutation () or after it, according to the differing opinions of the scholars.
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