Does a traveler who prayed 'Isha and stood for the third rak'ah, then completed it, have to perform the prostration of forgetfulness (sujud al-ba'di)?
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If a traveler, for whom shortening the prayer is legislated, prays three rak'ahs for 'Isha' prayer by mistake, he must perform the prostration of forgetfulness ( al-sahw) after the tasleem. It is also permissible for him to prostrate before the tasleem.
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