What is the ruling on one who repeats the recitation of Al-Fatiha or the final Tashahhud after having recited them out of forgetfulness or doubt, and then becomes certain? And is he obligated to continue, or is the recitation of Al-Fatiha and the opening Takbir waived for him? And what is the ruling on repeating in the middle of a recitation out of doubt or forgetfulness? And is the prostration of forgetfulness obligatory if one repeats the final Tashahhud or a part of it out of forgetfulness or doubt, and if he intentionally omits it, does his prayer become invalid?
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What you mentioned does not invalidate the prayer, nor does it necessitate the prostration of forgetfulness according to the majority of scholars. The Malikis, however, are of the view that whoever repeats Al-Fatiha out of forgetfulness should perform the prostration of forgetfulness after the salutation. Also, doubt about completing Al-Fatiha or the after having finished them does not have an effect and does not require repetition, though there is no harm in repeating them.
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