If a worshipper stands for the fourth rak'ah and does not sit for the final tashahhud, and then remembers or is reminded by someone, should he return to a sitting position, or should he complete it and pray a fifth rak'ah, then perform the two prostrations of forgetfulness (sujud al-sahw)?
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If a worshipper inadvertently adds to their prayer, such as standing for a fifth rak'ah in a four-rak'ah prayer, they must return (to the correct position) as soon as they remember the addition. Then, they should sit, recite the , say the , and perform the prostrations of forgetfulness ( al-sahw). It is not permissible for them to continue with the addition after becoming aware of it. If they do so, their prayer becomes invalid.
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