What should one do who has bowed twice inadvertently in a single rak'ah?
If someone mistakenly adds an extra bowing (ruku') in their prayer, their prayer is still valid. What is prescribed for them is to perform the prostrations of forgetfulness (sujud al-sahw). Scholars have differed regarding its ruling, between obligation and recommendation.
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