Is it necessary to perform all the pillars of supplication during prostration, or to supplicate directly, in case there is not enough time?
It is sunnah for the supplicant to begin by praising Allah and extolling Him, and by sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace be upon him), and to raise the hands, except in the supplication during prostration (sujud). In sujud, it is recommended to begin with tasbih by saying: "Subhana Rabbiyal A'la" (Glory be to my Lord, the Most High) three times, then to supplicate with what has been reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him) or with whatever one wishes. Some Hanafi jurists considered sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace be upon him) during sujud to necessitate the prostration of forgetfulness (sujud as-sahw), because it is a remembrance in an inappropriate place. The congregant (ma'mum) is prohibited from prolonging the supplication so as not to lag behind the Imam.
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