What should a congregant do if the imam makes a mistake regarding the proper place for the prostration of forgetfulness (before or after the salām), and should he follow him or prostrate in the correct place?
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The congregant follows his Imam in the prostrations of forgetfulness (sujood al-sahw), whether the Imam prostrates before the salaam or after it. His following is obligatory because of the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) saying: "Indeed, the Imam was appointed to be followed."
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