Should I add a rak'ah, say the taslim, and perform the prostrations of forgetfulness if someone tells me that I prayed one rak'ah instead of two, given my frequent doubts and tendency to build upon an increase in my prayer?
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If doubt assails you every day, even once, then it is a pervasive doubt that should be disregarded. You should build upon the most certain, and nothing is required of you, but try to achieve humility. However, if a trustworthy person informs you of a deficiency in the number of rak'ahs, then you are required to complete the missing rak'ahs and then perform the two prostrations of forgetfulness ( as-sahw), because the doubt has been dispelled by their information.
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