What is the ruling on one who makes a mistake in reciting the Qur’an during prayer?
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Errors in Quranic recitation during prayer:
- If it is a minor mistake ( لحن خفيف) that does not change the meaning: It does not affect the validity of the prayer, but the Muslim must learn the rules of correct recitation.
- If it changes the meaning:
- In Al-Fatiha: It invalidates the prayer, because Al-Fatiha is a pillar (rukn), and it must be recited completely and correctly.
- In surahs other than Al-Fatiha: It does not invalidate the prayer.
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