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Does raising one of the hands or feet off the ground during prostration and then returning it invalidate the prayer, whether intentionally or out of forgetfulness, such as raising one's hand to scratch their skin?

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One must prostrate on the seven limbs that have been commanded: the forehead along with the nose, the two hands, the two knees, and the tips of the two feet. Whoever raises any of these limbs off the ground throughout the entire duration of prostration, their prayer is invalid. However, if one raises a limb for a brief moment and then returns it, their prayer is valid - Allah willing - though it is more cautious not to raise any of them during prostration.

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