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What should one do who has bowed twice inadvertently in a single rak'ah?

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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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