Is the prostration of forgetfulness (sujūd al-sahw) like the regular prostration?
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The description of the prostration of forgetfulness (sujood as-sahw) is that a Muslim performs two prostrations, with a sitting in between them, after completing the prayer. These prostrations are sometimes before the salaam and sometimes after it. In them, one does what is done in every prostration: glorification (tasbeeh), supplication (du'a), magnification (takbeer), and tranquility.
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