Is the detailed explanation of the rulings on the prostration of forgetfulness (sujood as-sahw) in cases of addition, omission, and doubt, along with specifying its place (before or after the salutation), and in the event of frequent doubt becoming obsessive, or the case of preferring one side of doubt over the other or not preferring it, correct or not, and what is the correct ruling if it is not?
The reasons for the prostration of forgetfulness (sujood as-sahw) are threefold: addition, omission, and doubt.
First: Addition: This occurs due to an actual addition in the prayer, such as someone who bows twice forgetfully. The prostration in this case is performed after the salutation (tasleem).
Second: Omission: This occurs due to the omission of a saying, such as "Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la" (Glory be to my Lord, the Most High) in prostration, or "Subhana Rabbiyal-Azeem" (Glory be to my Lord, the Almighty) in bowing. The prostration in this case is performed before the salutation.
Third: Doubt: This refers to hesitation, and it has two situations: 1. If the person frequently experiences doubts: They should not pay attention to their doubts. 2. If the person is moderate (in experiencing doubts): a. If they strongly believe one possibility is more likely: They should act upon what they strongly believe and complete the prayer accordingly, then perform two prostrations after the salutation. b. If they have no strong belief: They should build upon certainty, which is the lesser number (of units), then perform two prostrations before the salutation.
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